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NEW  YORK: 
F.  J.  HUXTIXGTOX  AND  CO., 

No.  83  White  Street. 
POTT,  YOUNG  AND  CO.,  COOPER  UNION. 


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MOENING. 

[All  standing  up,  the  Minister  or  Superintendent  shall  say.] 

N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

[All  kneeling.] 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation-,  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Versicle.  —0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 

Besponse. — And  our  mouth  shall  shew  forth  Thy 
praise. 

[All  standing  up.] 

n  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sox,  and  to  the 
^*   Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made. 

We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  gracious, 

And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


4  morning. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  all  gods; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  only  doeth  great  wonders; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  by  His  excellent  wisdom  made  the  heavens ; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  laid  out  the  earth  above  the  waters; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
'  Who  hath  made  great  lights ; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  Heaven; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords; 
For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

or: 

THE  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undeliled  law,  converting 
the  soul ; 
T/ie  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wis- 
dom unto  the  simjole. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart ; 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is 'pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever; 


MOBBING.  5 

T/ie  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous 
altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  $ 

Sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  Thy  servant  taught; 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth  ? 

0  cleanse  Thou  me  from  my  secret  faidts. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  Thy  sight, 

0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Bedeerner. 

hym:n\ 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Sox  our  Lord  ;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell,  The  third 
day  He  rose  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty; From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Catholic 
Church,  The  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.    Amen. 

All  Thy  children  shall  be  taught  of  Thee: 
And  great  shall  be  the  peace  of  Thy  children. 


6  MORNING. 

Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doings; 

Whether  his  work  bepui%e  and  whether  it  be  right 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom ; 

And  the  knowledge  of  the  Holy  is  understanding, 

I  love  them  that  love  me; 

And  those  that  seek  me  early  shall  find  me. 

The  Lord  be  with  you; 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  Who  of 
Thy  divine  providence  hast  appointed  divers  Orders 
in  Thy  Church ;  Give  Thy  grace,  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  to  all  those  who  are  to  be  called  to  any  office  and 
administration  in  the  same;  especially  the  Bishop  of 
this  Diocese  and  the  Minister  [or  Ministers']  of  this  Par- 
ish, and  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth  of  Thy  doc- 
trine, and  endue  them  with  innocency  of  life,  that 
they  may  faithfully  serve  before  Thee,  to  the  glory  of  Thy 
great  Name,  and  the  benefit  of  Thy  holy  Church;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  heavenly  Father,  look  clown  in  mercy  upon  these 
Thy  children ;  keep  them  from  all  harm,  both  in  soul 
and  in  body.  Make  them  obedient  and  humble,  pure 
and  truthful.  May  they  remember  Thee  in  the  days  of 
their  youth,  and  at  all  times  bear  in  mind  that  Thine 
eye  is  upon  them.  And  so  may  they  grow  up  in  Thy 
fear  and  love,  and  increase,  like  the  Child  Jesus,  in 
wisdom  and  in  favor  with  God  and  man;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


MOBKING;  7 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  makest  us  both 
to  will  and  to  do  those  things  that  are  good  and  accept- 
able unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty;  we  make  our  humble 
supplications  unto  Thee  for  these  Thy  children.  Let 
Thy  Fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  be  over 
them;  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them;  and  so 
lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  Thy  Word, 
that  in  the  end  they  may  obtain  everlasting  life ;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  livethand  reignech,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

rpHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
-*-  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

BEFORE  GOING  TO  CHURCH. 
Psalm  122. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  to  testify  unto  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even  the  seat 
of  the  house  of  David. 

6  0  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall  pros- 
per that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness 
within  thy  palaces. 


8  MOENING. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will 
wish  thee  prosperity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
I  will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  go  your  ways  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving. 
And  into  His  Courts  with  praise. 

Let  us  rp^ciy. 
0  Lord,  bless,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  work  of  this 
school,  that  it  may  be  to  Thy  glory,  and  that  whatso- 
ever wTe  do,  we  may  do  it  heartily  as  unto  the  Lord. 
Give  Thy  grace,  both  to  those  who  teach  that  they  may 
teach  according  to  Thy  will,  and  to  those  who  learn 
that  they  may  grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  to  Whom  be 
glory,  both  now  and  ever.  Amen. 
A  LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  our  feet  when 
^  we  go  into  Thy  house,  that  we  may  be  ready  to 
hear  and  to  offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise.  Guard  us 
from  all  wandering  thoughts  and  unseemly  actions, 
and  make  our  service  acceptable  unto  Thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Benediction. 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  Whose  Name  we  celebrate 
on  earth,  gront  you  to  sing  His  new  song  amongst 
the  choirs  of  Angels  in  Heaven,   amen. 


©fftccs  for  a  jS?unDaj>=j-?rf)ool. 


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EVENING. 

[All  standing  up,  the  Minister  or  Superintendent  shall  say.] 

N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Sox,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


[All  kneeling.] 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name.  Tin'  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Versicle.  —0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 
Response.— And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

[All  standing  up.] 

n  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sox.  and  to  the 
^-*   Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  ivas  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


10  EVENING, 


HYMN. 

The  Loed's  Name  is  praised ; 

From  the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same. 

Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  toward  evening; 

And  the  day  is  far  spent. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye ; 

Hide  me  under  the  shadow  of  Thy  icings. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper; 

The  Lord  is  thy  defence  upon  thy  right  hand. ' 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day; 

Neither  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil; 

Yea,  it  is  even  He  that  shall  keep  thy  sold. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  com- 
ing in; 

From  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 


or: 


Apply  thy  heart  unto  instruction ; 

And  thine  ears  to  the  words  of  knowledge. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom ; 

A  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  thereafter. 

Teach  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes; 

And  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  law; 

Yea,  and  I  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart 


EYEXIXG.  11 

Tbe  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  He  shall 
bless  us ; 

He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and 
great. 

Yea.  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ; 

Even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear 
Sim. 

HYMN. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Yirgin 
Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell,  The  third 
day  He  rose  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty; From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Catholic 
Church,  The  Communion  of  Saints:  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord; 
Shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  horse  of  our  God. 
They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength : 
And  unto  the  God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of 
therm  in  Sion. 
Let  our  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as  the  incense: 


12  EVENING. 

And  let  the  lifting  up  of  our  hands  be  an  evening 
sacrifice. 

The  Lord  be  with  you ; 
And  ivith  thy  spirit 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD  of  Abraham,  God  of  Isaac,  God  of  Jacob; 
bless  these  Thy  children,  and  sow  the  seed  of  eter- 
nal life  in  their  hearts;  that  whatsoever  in  Thy  holy 
Word  they  shall  profitably  learn,  they  may  in  deed  ful- 
fil the  same.  Look,  O  Lord,  mercifully  upon  them 
from  heaven,  and  bless  them,  that  they,  observing  Thy 
will,  and  alway  being  in  safety  under  Thy  protection ; 
may  abide  in  Thy  love  unto  their  lives'  end  -through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  didst  sit  lowly  in  the 
midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing  them  and  asking 
them  questions;  grant  unto  us,  Thy  servants,  both 
aptness  to  teach,  and  willingness  to  learn  Thy  blessed 
will,  Who  livest  and  reign  est  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
rpHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
J-  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

BEFORE  GOING  TO  CHURCH. 

HYMN. 

Psalm  134. 

BEHOLD  now,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord; 


EVEXIXG.  13 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
even  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  praise  the 
Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  give  thee 
blessing  out  of  Sion. 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sox,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  exer  shall  be, 
world  icithout  end.     Amen. 
We  will  go  into  His  tabernacle; 
And  fall  low  before  His  footstool. 
Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness ; 
And  let  Thy  saints  sing  with  joy fulness. 

Let  us  pray. 

GLORY  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord  Jesus,  Who,  at  the  age  of 
twelve  years,  didst  go  up  to  Jerusalem  with  Thy  pa- 
rents, after  the  custom  of  the  feast,  to  eat  the  passover, 
and  to  worship  Thy  Heavenly  Father,  0  blessed  Sa- 
viour, give  us  grace,  like  Thee,  to  make  religion  our 
chiefest  care,  and  devoutly  to  observe  solemn  times, 
and  all  holy  rites  which  relate  to  Thy  worship. 

Hosanna  to  the  Sox  of  David ;  Blessed  is  He  that 
cometh  in  the  'name  of  the  Lord,  Hosanna  in  the  high- 
est.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  Who  hast  promised  that  they 
who  seek  early  Thy  heavenly  wisdom  shall  early 
find  it  more  precious  than  all  the  treasures  of  this  world, 


14  EVENING. 

send  clown  on  these  children  the  grace  and  blessing  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit;  that  they,  being  trained  up  in  the 
nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord,  may  choose  and 
love  Thy  way,  and  depart  from  it  no  more  for  ever; 
and  that  when  Thou  makest  up  Thy  jewels  in  Thy 
glorious  kingdom,  these  children  may  be  there,  and 
ma,T  be  Thine;  all  which  we  ask  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
H(  ly  Child  Jesus,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

Benediction. 
nnHE  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us.     The  Lord  make 
-*-   His  face  to  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious  unto  us. 
The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  us,  and  give 
us  peace,  both  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 


CHILDREX'S  HYMNAL. 


^Homing. 
1. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  Angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
Glory  to  the  Eternal  King. 

3  I  wake.  I  wake,  ye  heavenly  choir, 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire. 
That  I.  like  you,  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

5  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  till. 

6  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say: 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

7  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  Host: 

Praise  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
(15) 


2. 


^Horning. 

EVERY  morning,  mercies  new, 
Fall  as  fresh  as  early  dew; 
Every  morning  let  us  pay, 
Tribute  with  the  early  day; 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure; 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove; 
Daily,  far  as  east  to  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast; 
Gives  unbought  to  those  who  pray 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

As  the  morning  light  returns, 

As  the  sun  with  splendour  burns, 

Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 

Ever-blessed  Trinity, 

With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise 

In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise.     Amen, 


TESUS,  holy,  undefiled, 
J  Listen  to  a  little  child ; 
Thou  hast  sent  the  glorious  light 
Chasing  far  the  sLent  night. 

2  Thou  hast  sent  the  sun  to  shine 
O'er  this  glorious  world  of  Thine; 
Warmth  to  give,  and  pleasant  glow, 
On  each  tender  flower  below. 

3  Now  the  little  birds  arise, 
Chirping  gaily  in  the  skies; 
Thee  their  tiny  voices  praise 
In  the  early  songs  they  raise. 

4  Thou,  by  Whom  the  birds  are  fed, 
(Jive  to  me  my  daily  bread; 

And  Thy  Holy  Spirit  give, 
Witlrjut  AVhoni  I  cannot  live. 
(16) 


^Morning. 

5  Make  me,  Lord,  obedient,  mild, 
As  becomes  a  fittle  child; 

All  day  Long,  in  every  way, 
Teach  me  what  to  do  and  say. 

6  Help  me  never  to  forget 
That  in  Thy  great  Book  is  set 
All  that  children  think  and  say, 
For  the  awl'ul  Judgment  Day/ 

7  Let  me  never  say  a  word 

That  will  make  Thee  angry,  Lord, 
Help  me  so  to  live  in  love, 
As  Thine  Angels  do  above. 

8  Make  me,  Lord,  in  work  and  play, 
Thine  more  truly  every  day; 

And  when  Thou  at  last  shall  come, 
Take  me  to  Thy  heavenly  Home.     Amen. 


SON  of  God,   eternal  Word. 
Glorious  Day-spring,  Christ  the  Lord; 
Shine  upon  us  with  Thy  rays, 
While  we  celebrate  Thy  praise. 

2  When  Thou  didst  arise  from  death, 
We  were  quicken'd  by  Thy  breath; 
We  arose  with  Thee,  our  Head, 
First-begotten  from  the  dead. 

3  Send  to  us  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Give  the  light  of  Pentecost ; 
That  we  may  for  ever  bless 
Thee,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

4  Keep  us  safe  from  harm  and  sin, 
Foes  around  us  and  within; 
May  we  know  Thee  ever  nigh, 
Ever  walk  as  in  Thine  eye. 

5  Lead  us  onward.  Lord,  we  pray, 
To  the  pure  and  perfect  day, 


^Horning. 

Where  we  may  the  glory  see 
Of  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

6  Glory  to  the  Father  be 
Glory,  Light  of  Light  to  Thee; 
With  the  Father  and  the  Sox 
Praise  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One.     Amen 

5.  (Eoctting. 

ABIDE  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
Vnen  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness; 
Where  is  death's  sting,  where,  grave,  thy  victory ! 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies, 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me.    Amen. 


6. 


ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  Thine  own  Almighty  wings. 
Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
(IS) 


(Evening. 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  Day. 

4  0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close : 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply: 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  Host ; 

Praise  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


7. 


ERE  the  waning  light  decay, 
God  of  all,  to  Thee  we  pray ; 
Let  Thine  Angel-guards  descend, 
Us  to  succour  and  defend. 

Guard  from  dreams  that  may  affright, 
Guard  from  terrors  of  the  night ; 
Guard  from  foes,  without,  within, 
Outward  danger,  inward  sin. 

Mindful  of  our  only  stay, 
Duly  thus  to  Thee  we  pray ; 
Duly  thus  to  Thee  we  raise 
Solemn  hymns  of  grateful  praise. 

Hear  our  prayer,  Almighty  King ! 
Hear  our  praises  while  we  sing ! 
Hymning  with  the  heavenly  Host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

(19) 


J. 

HEAR  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesu, 
While  we  breathe  our  evening  prayer; 
Save  us  from  all  harm  and  danger, 
Take  us  'neath  Thy  sheltering  care. 

2  Save  us  from  the  wiles  of  Satan, 

'Mid  the  lone  and  sleepful  night; 
Sweetly  may  bright  Guardian  Angels 
Keep  us  'neath  their  watchful  sight. 

3  Gentle  Jesu,  look  in  pity 

From  Thy  great  white  throne  above, 
All  the  night  Thy  Heart  is  watchful, 
Never  close  Thine  eyes  of  love. 

4  Shades  of  even  fast  are  falling, 

Day  is  fading  into  gloom; 
When  the  shades  of  death  fall  round  us 
Lead  Thine  exiled  children  Home.     Amen. 


JESU,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 
Bless  Thy  littie  lamb  to-night ; 
Thro'  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care ; 
Thou  hast  warmed  me,  clothed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer ! 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well; 
Take  us  all  at  last  to  Heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell.    Amen. 

10.  

"lVTOW  the  day  is  over, 
l\    Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening, 
Steal  across  the  sky. 
(20) 


11. 


(Eoroiiig. 

2  Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesu,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose, 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

4  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee, 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain; 

Those  who  plan  some  evil 

From  their  sin  restrain. 

6  Through  the  long  night  watche3 

May  Thine  Angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

7  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise, 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  Thy  Holy  Eyes. 

8  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Sox, 
And  to  Thee,  Blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run.     Amen. 


"VTOW  the  light  has  gone  away, 
li    Saviour,  listen  while  I  pray, 
Asking  Thee  to  watch  and  keep, 
And  to  send  me  quiet  sleep. 
(21) 


©vetting  ♦ 

2  Jesu,  Saviour,  wash  away, 

All  that  has  been  wrong  to-day; 

Help  me  every  day  to  be 

Good  and  gentle,  more  like  Thee. 

3  Let  my  near  and  dear  ones  be, 
Always  near  and  dear  to  Thee ; 
0  bring  me  and  all  I  love 

To  Thy  happy  Home  above. 

4  Now  my  evening  praise  I  give; 
Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live, 
All  my  blessings  come  from  Thee, 
O,  how  good  Thou  art  to  me ! 

5  Thou  my  best  and  kindest  Friend, 
Thou  wilt  love  me  to  the  end ! 
Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Always  better  than  before.     Amen, 


12. 


13. 


THE  day  is  past  and  gone ; 
The  evening  shades  appear: 
0  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  Angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears.    Amen. 


THOU  That  once,  on  mother's  knee, 
Wast  a  little  one  like  me, 
When  I  wake  or  go  to  bed, 
(22) 


vtwmng. 

Lay  Thy  hands  about  my  head; 
Let  me  feel  Thee  very  near, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear. 

2  Be  beside  me  in  the  light, 

Close  by  me  through  all  the  night; 
Make  me  gentle,  kind,  and  true, 
Do  what  mother  bids  me  do; 
Help  and  cheer  me  when  I  fret, 
And  forgive  when  I  forget, 

3  Once  wast  Thou  in  cradle  laid, 
Baby  bright  in  manger-shade, 
With  the~oxen  and  the  cows, 
And  the  lambs  outside  the  house: 
Now  Thou  art  above  the  sky; 
Canst  Thou  hear  a  baby  cry? 

4  Thou  art  nearer  when  we  pray, 
Since  Thou  art  so  far  away ; 
Thou  my  little  hymn  wilt  hear, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear, 
Thou  that  once,  on  mothers  knee, 
Wast  a  little  one  like  me.    Ames. 


14. 


THRO'  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest, 
Thro'  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesus  Thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes ; 

Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers; 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 

And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 

Rest  with  Thee  in  Heaven  at  last.    Amen. 
(23) 


15. 


^nudity. 

THIS  is  the  day  of  light : 
Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
O  Day-spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 

And  chase  its  gloom  away. 
This  is  the  day  of  rest: 

Our  failing  strength  renew; 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 

Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 
This  is  the  day  of  peace: 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 

The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 
This  is  the  day  of  prayer: 

Let  earth  to  Heaven  draw  near: 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 

Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 
This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 

0  Vanquisher  of  death !     Amen. 


16. 


T  3-D  AY'S  the  happiest,  happiest  day, 
Of  all  the  happy  seven; 
It  is  the  day  on  which  we  seem 

To  be  most  near  to  Heaven. 
God  gave  it  to  the  rich  and  poor, 

To  be  a  day  of  rest; 
A  day  of  holy  joy  and  peace, 

The  day  we  love  the  best. 
On  Easter  Day  our  Lord  arose, 

From  where  He  buried  lay; 
And  every  Sunday  is  to  us, 

A  little  Easter  Day. 
And  that  is  why  we  love  it  so, 

And  why  we  ever  sing 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  and  thankful  joy 

To  Jesus  Christ  our  King.     xVmen. 
(24) 


17. 


ITfE  come,  Lord,  to  Thv  feet, 
>V    On  this  Thy  holy  day: 

0  come  to  U3  while  here  we  meet 
To  learn,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

2  Our  many  sins  forgive, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  send  ! 
And  teach  us  to  begin  to  live 
The  life  that  knows  no  end. 

3  Lord,  fill  our  hearts  with  love, 

Our  teachers'  labours  own : 
That  we  and  they  may  meet  above, 
To  sing  before"  Thv  "throne.     A\iks\ 


18. 


£inutag  (SwttUtg, 


GOD.  that  madest  earth  and  Heaven, 
Darkness  and  light ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night : 
Msy  Thin  b  Angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  Us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us 
"This  live-long  night. 

Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping, 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  U3, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.    Amen. 


19. 


OUX  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
kJ  It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 
(25) 


Jfontrat)  ©tuning, 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurn'd  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above.    Amen. 


20.  SwfoWtf. 

DEAR  children,  evermore, 
In  God  your  Lord  rejoice; 
And  render  praises  meet, 

With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  In  all  things  sober  be, 

For  Jesus  is  at  hand; 
So  live  that  when  He  comes 
Accepted  ye  may  stand. 

3  Cast  ye  aside  all  care, 

And  with  glad  heart  alway, 

Make  known  your  every  want; 

God  loves  to  hear  you  pray. 

4  With  every  meek  request 

Let  praises  glad  ascend, 
(26) 


For  praise  like  incense  sweet 

Should  with  petition  blend. 
A  glad  and  thankful  heart 

Wins  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  is  a  sacrifice 

Most  precious  in  God's  eyes. 
Then  in  the  Lord  alway. 

O,  children  dear,  rejoice, 
And  glorify  His  Xame, 

With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 
So  shall  the  peace  of  God, 

Which  passeth  thought  and  word, 
Keep  pure  your  hearts  and  minds 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.      Amen, 


H' 


21. 

"AIL !  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us: 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Long-desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  Child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone: 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne.    Amen. 

22.  

HARK!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding: 
•'Christ  is  nigh,"  it  seems  to  say; 
1 '  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness,* 
0  ye  children  of  the  day !  " 
(27) 


2  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  ill  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo !  the  Lord,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  Heaven ; 
<  Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven : 

4  That  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

And  the  world  is  wrapped  in  fear, 
"With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 

5  Honour,  glory,  might,  and  blessing, 
'     To  the  Father,  and  the  Son; 
With  the  everlasting  Spirit 

While  eternal  ages  run.     Amen. 


23.  

HARK !  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes,. 
The  Saviour  promised  long ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure : 
(28) 


Advent, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

Our  gl  id  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 

And  Heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name.     Amen. 


24. 


LIFT  up  the  Advent  strain ! 
Behold  the  Lord  is  nigh ! 
Greet  His  approach, ye  saints,  again, 
With  hymns  of  holy  joy. 

2  The  everlasting  Son, 

Incarnate  deigns  to  be; 
Our  God  the  form  of  slave  puts  on, 
A  race  of  slaves  to  free. 

3  Daughter  of  Sion,  rise 

To  meet  Thy  lowly  King ! 
Nor  let  the  faithless  heart  despise 
The  peace  He  comes  to  bring. 

4  As  Judge  in  clouds  of  light 

He  shall  come  down  a^ain, 
And  all  His  scattered  saints  unite 
With  Him  in  Heaven  to  reign. 

5  Before  that  dreadful  day 

May  all  our  sins  be  gone, 

The  old  man  all  be  put  away 

The  new  man  all  put  on. 

6  Jesu.  all  praise  to  Thee, 

Our  joy  and  endless  rest : 
We  pray  Thee  here  our  Guide  to  be, 
Our  crown  amid  the  blest.     Amen. 


25t  ffhvtetmag. 

A  GREAT  and  mighty  wonder! 
Of  sin  and  death  the  cure; 
The  Virgin  bears  the  Infant, 
With  virgin  honour  pure. 
(29) 


(Sihxxstmg. 

2  The  Word  is  made  Incarnate, 

And  yet  remains  on  high : 
And  Cherubim  sing  ^nthems 
To  shepherds  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant 

Repeat  the  hymn  again : 
To  God  on  high  be  giory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men ! 

4  While  thus  they  sing  your  Monarch, 

Those  bright  angelic  bands, 

Rejoice,  ye  vales  and  mountains ! 

Ye  oceans  clap  your  hands  1 

5  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Lord. 

6  And  idol  forms  shall  perish, 

And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  sceptre, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye.    Amen. 


26. 


ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  ! 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  Eang. 

2  Shepherds, in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  Infant-light ; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sases, leave  your  contemplations; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 
(30) 


Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

Saints, before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  appear: 
Come  and  worship, 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King.     Amen. 


27. 


HARK,  the  Heaven's  sweet  melody 
Echoes  now  on  earth, 
And  the  bands  of  those  on  high 

Sing  the  Virgin-Birth ; 
What  mean  ye,  0  ye  passers-by, 
Share  ye  not  their  mirth  ? 

2  Shepherds  watch  their  flocks  by  night ; 

Angel  notes  they  hear; 
Song3  of  glory  in  the  height, 

"Peace  and  iove  brought  near ; 
To  us  they  sing,  through  love's  dear  might; 

Praise  to  Christ  they  bear. 

3  Of  His  Birth  the  bright  stars  tell, 

Pouring  floods  of  light; 
Shepherds  seek  out  Bethlehem'3  cell, 

All  those  stars  in  sight; 
They  find  the  King  of  Heaven  where  dwell 

Ox  and  ass  of  "right. 

4  There,  within  the  manger  laid, 

Thev  their  Lord  descry : 
We  that'Child  of  Mother-maid 

Sing  with  praises  high ; 
With  homage,  Lord,  thus  duly  paid 

We  to  Thee  draw  nigh.    Amen. 
(31) 


fflhristmajsL 


28. 


HARK !   what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  thro'  the  skies? 
Lo,  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 

Heavenly  alleluias  rise. 
Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 

Glory  be  to  God  Most  High ! 
'  'Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
"  Christ  is  born ;   the  great  Anointed ! 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 
O  receive  Whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 
"  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  Name  to  magnify, 
Till  in  Heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  Most  High !  "    Amen. 


29. 


THE  Son  of  God,  so  high,  so  great, 
A  little  child  like  us  would  be; 
He  took  our  form  in  low  estate, 
And  press'd  an  earthly  mother's  knee. 

2  And  while  the  horned  beasts  among, 

In  manger  rude  alone  He  lay, 
Out  in  the  fields  the  Angels  sung, 
"  A  Saviour,  Christ,  is  born  to-day." 

3  We  did  not  hear  the  Angels  chime 

Their  birthday  hymn  to  shepherd's  ear; 
But  we  can  think  at  Christmas  time, 
How  Jp:sus  came  to  help  us  here. 

4  We  cannot  run  as  shepherds  ran, 

To  kneel  beside  that  manger  lone; 
(32) 


But  we  can  love  our  God,  made  man, 
And  worship  at  His  cradle-throne. 

5  For  us  the  King  of  kings  came  down, 

For  us  He  laid  His  glory  by, 
That  we  might  wear  an  Angel's  crown, 
And  live  the  life  that  cannot  die. 

6  O,  teach  Thy  children,  Holy  Child, 

That  evermore  they  serve  Thee  thus, 
And  lead  us  by  Thy  mercy  mild 

Up  to  the  Heaven  Thou  left  for  us.     Amen. 


30. 


(Eivrumrteiott. 

CHRISTIAN  children  must  be  holy, 
Serving  God  from  day  to  day; 
Never  is  the  time  too  early, 
For  a  Christian  to  obey. 

2  Jesus  taught  us  in  His  childhood, 

Only  eight  short  days  He  saw 
Ere  He  suffered  Circumcision, 
And  obeyed  His  Father's  law. 

3  He,  Who  is  our  great  Example, 

Let  no  moment  run  to  loss; 
Not  one  precious  hour  He  wasted, 
From  the  cradle  to  the  Cross. 

4  Soon  He  sorrow'd,  soon  He  sufifer'd, 

We  must  meek  and  gentle  be ; 
Little  pain  and  childish  trial, 
Ever  bearing  patiently. 

5  Soon  He  showed  a  Son's  obedience : 

We  must  early  learn  to  do 
Not  our  own  will,  but  our  Father's, 
And  be  found  obedient  too.    Amen. 
(33) 


¥ 


31. 

|10R  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Constant  thro'  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Jesu,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  Strength,  be  Thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff;  0  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own, 
Help  Thy  servants  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings.    Amen. 

<§m-%mf#  gay. 
32. 

¥ITH  Thee,  0  Lord,  begins  the  year, 
With  Thee,  and  with  Thy  sufferings  here; 
Thine  own  Example  makes  it  plain, 
We  too  must  suffer  ere  we  reign. 

2  By  giving  up  our  will  and  way, 
By  self-denial  every  day, 

O  help  us  thus  to  spend  this  year 
And  all  the  time  Thou  giv'st  us  here ! 

3  Thy  way  at  first  seems  hard  and  rough, 
Its  end  is  joy  and  peace  enough ; 

The  Land  where  days  and  years  are  o'er 
And  change  and  grief  come  nevermore. 
^4) 


mm  Star's  gag. 

4  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  Host ; 
Praise  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost  !  Amen. 


33. 


AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Him  Whom  Heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ  !   to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus  !    every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way: 

And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright, 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.    Amen. 

(35) 


34. 


(gpiptomg. 

ALL  hail,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  m  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

!  He  comes  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 
He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love.    Amen. 


35. 

BETHI/HEM,  not  the  least  of  cities, 
None  can  e'er  with  thee  compare; 
Thou  alone  the  Lord  from  Heaven 
Didst  for  us  Incarnate  bear. 


2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning, 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth ; 

To  the  lands  their  God  announcing, 

Veiled  beneath  a  form  of  earth. 

3  By  its  lambent  beauty  guided, 

Eastern  kings  their  wealth  unfold; 
Bending  low  their  gifts  they  offer, 
Gifts  of  incense,  myrrh,  and  gold. 

4  Offerings  of  mystic  meaning 

Incense  doth  the  God  disclose; 
Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 
Myrrh  the  future  tomb  foreshows. 

5  Holy  Jesu,  in  Thy  brightness 

To  the  Gentile  world  displayed ; 
With  the  Father,  and  the  Spirit, 
Endless  praise  to  Thee  be  paid.     Amen. 


36. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid, 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shinin°;, 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say.  shall  we  yield  Him.  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean. 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 
'-37) 


ffi-piptumtj. 


5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid : 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid.    Amen. 


37. 


BRIGHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 
With  mild  benignant  ray, 
The  Gentiles  to  the'lowly  shed, 
Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But,  lo!  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  His  abode; , 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  0  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads, 

His  gracious  call  obey ; 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads, 
The  Christian's  destined  way ! 

4  0  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given ! 
For  those  who  follow  Christ  on  earth, 
Shall  reign  with  Him  in  Heaven.    Amen. 


38. 


HOSANNA !  raise  the  pealing  hymn 
To  David's  Son  and  Lord  ; 
With  Cherubim  and  Seraphim, 

Exalt  th'  Incarnate  Word. 
Hosanna !  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 

No  lofty  strains  can  raise ; 
But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 

Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 
Hosanna!  Sovereign,  Prophet,  Priest, 

How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free ! 
Thy  Blood,  our  life,  Thy  Word,  our  feast, 

Thy  Name,  our  only  plea. 
Hosanna !  Master,  lo,  we  bring 

Our  ollerings  to  Thy  throne; 
(38) 


(Epiphany. 

Not  gold,  nor  myrrh,  nor  mortal  thing, 
But  hearts  to  be  Thine  own. 

5  Hosanna !  once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng; 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  poor  but  grateful  song. 

6  0  Saviour,  if  redeem'd  by  Thee 

Thy  temple  we  behold, 
Hosannas  through  eternity 
We'li  sing  to  harps  of  gold.    Amen. 

39.  

JBSU !  the  very  thought  of  Thee, 
With  sweetness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus  Name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find?  Ah !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  Hi3  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesu,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou. 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity.    Amen. 


40. 


OTHOU.  Who  by  a  star  didst  guide 
The  wise  men  on  their  way, 
Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay : 
(39) 


41. 


2  Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 

Thy  servants  now  below ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  they  need, 
Will  show  them  how  to  go. 

3  As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part, 

But  still  we  trust  Thy  word, 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 

4  0  Saviour,  give  us  then  Thy  grace 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart; 
That  we  may  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
Hereafter,  as  Thou  art. 

5  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  men  on  earth  be  honour  done, 
And  by  the  heavenly  Host.     Amen. 

%rtm  put. 

ALLELUIA !  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy,  eternal  lay; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Of  the  choirs  in  heavenly  day, 
Which  the  Angels  sing,  abiding 
In  the  House  of  God  alway. 

!  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

Salem,  Mother  ever  blest; 
Alleluias  without  ending 

Fit  yon  place  of  gladsome  rest; 
Exiles  we,  by  Babel's  waters 

Sit  in  bondage,  sore  distressed. 

Alleluia  we  deserve  not 
Here  to  chant  for  evermore ; 

Alleluia  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  awhile  give  o'er, 

For  the  holy  time  is  coming 
Bidding  us  our  sins  deplore. 
(40) 


42. 


3ttm  fCtnt. 

Trinity  of  endless  glory, 
Hear  Thy  people  as  they  cry : 

Grant  us  all  to  keep  Thy  Easter 
In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky. 

There  to  Thee  our"  Alleluia 
Singing  everlastingly.    Amen. 

GOD.  my  Father,  hear  me  pray, 
Wash  my  crimson  guilt  away; 
Wretched,  helpless,  lost,  undone, 
Hear  me  for  Thy  blessed  Sox : 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 
God,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me ; 
All  my  guilt  I  cast  on  Thee ! 
Give  my  troubled  spirit  peace; 
Bid  my  fears  and  sorrows  cease ; 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  miue, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 
God,  my  Comforter,  my  Light, 
Strengthen  me  with  holy  might, 
Make  Thy  dwelling  in  my  heart! 
Faith,  and  joy,  and  hope  impart. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 
Blessed,  glorious  Trinity  ! 
Holy,  everlasting  Three ! 
Hear,  0  hear  my  earnest  prayer, 
And  my  soul  for  Heaven  prepare. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine; 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine.     Amen. 


43. 


IN  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 
(41) 


2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  Cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story, 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime.    Amen. 


44. 


OJESU,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door; 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 

We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  Name  and  sign  we  bear : 

O  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

2  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking : 

And  lo  !  that  hand  is  scarr'd, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marr'd: 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

3  O  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"I  died  for  you,  My  children, 
And  will  ye  treat  Me  so  ? " 
(42) 


O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore.    Amen. 


45.  

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams,  in  streams  of  blood: 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  Cross  to  lie ; 

While  I  see  Divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  languid  eye. 

4  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation, 
And  Thine  unveil'd  glory  see.    Amex. 

46.  

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  Heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
(43) 


gto. 

He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  Heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

0,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 
And  we  must  love  Him  too, 

And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do.    Amen. 


47.  

THE  Saviour's  love  to  man  we  bless, 
His  Holy  Name  we  paaise, 
For  dwelling  in  the  wilderness 
Through  forty  nights  and  days. 

2  He  all  that  time  for  us,  His  sheep, 

In  prayer  and  fasting  spent; 
Therefore  His  Church  would  have  us  keep 
The  holy  fast  of  Lent. 

3  Now  we  must  put  some  things  away 

In  which  we  take  delight, 
Although  at  other  times  they  may 
Be  innocent  and  right. 

4  Christ  did  not  please  Himself  when  He 

Became  for  our  sake  Man; 
He  gave  us  all  we  have,  and  we 
Will  give  Him  what  we  can.     Amen. 


48. 


¥E  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died, 
Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  Cross : 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride: 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  Cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  God  is  Love: 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree : 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  Cross— it  takes  our  guilt  away ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 
(44) 


gent. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave. 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave. 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 
The  Angels1  theme  in  Heaven  above.     Amen. 


49>  S»ta  frmtag. 

ALL  glory,  laud,  and  honour 
To  Thee.  Redeemer.  King ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

All  glory,  etc. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

All  glory,  etc. 

3  The  company  of  Angel3 

All  praising  Thee  on  high : 

And  mortal  men.  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went: 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  etc. 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise, 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glorv,  etc. 
(45) 


6  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glory,  etc.    Amen. 

50.  

SION,  Sion,  haste  to  meet  Him, 
Lo,  He  comes,  your  Lord,  and  King ; 
Wave  the  bright  palm-branch  before  Him, 
And  with  joy  Hosannas  sing. 

2  See  the  eager  crowd  around  Him 

Strew  with  garments  fair  His  way, 
Honour  to  the  Son  of  David, 
With  glad  voices  hear  them  say. 

3  Even  little  tender  children, 

Haste  their  loving  Lord  to  meet ; 
Sing  Hosannas  with  sweet  voices, 
Strew  palm-branches  at  His  feet.    Amen. 

BLESSED  Saviour  !  Thee  I  love, 
All  my  other  joys  above; 
All  my  hopes  in  Thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside: 
Ever  let  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  Cross, 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away, — 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day: 
Hence,  vain  shadows !  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

3  Blessed  Saviour  !  Thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  Thine  to  die ; 
Height  or  depth,  or  earthly  power 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more: 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be, 

Only,  only,  only  Thee !     Amen. 
(46) 


52. 


GLORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins  ! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find, 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind. 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem  ! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies ; 

But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries. 

5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

"Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel-hosts,  rejoicing, 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

6  Lift  ye  then  your  voices, 

Swell  the  mighty  flood; 
Louder  still  and  louder, 
Praise  the  precious  Blood.    Amen. 


53. 


OLAMB  of  God  Most  Holy, 
Beneath  th'  accursed  tree, 
I  kneel  in  awe  and  trembling, 
And  upward  look  to  Thee. 

Upon  the  Cross  of  torture 
Thou  hangest  all  forlorn ; 

Thy  tender  Hands  are  bleeding, 
thy  Feet  with  nails  are  torn. 

A  thorny  crown  surroundeth 
Thy  meek  and  patient  Brow, 
(47) 


And  bitter  pains  are  racking 
Thy  sinless  Body  now. 

4  My  sins  they  are  which  wound  Thee, 

Which  cause  Thine  anguish  dread, 
My  sins  the  thorns  have  twisted, 
Which  pierce  Thy  holy  Head. 

5  I  sinned,  and  Thou  dost  suffer, 

The  Father's  Holy  Child; 
That  stripes  which  mar  the  Sinless 
Might  heal  the  sin-deliled.     Amen. 

54  (&l\$ttv. 

ALLELUIA!    Alleluia! 
Heaven  and  earth  together  sing, 
Alleluia  !    Christ  is  risen  ! 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  King. 

2  Alleluia  !    Roman  soldiers 

Set  the  watch  and  sealed  the  stone, 
Alleluia !    He  hath  passed  them 
By  His  risen  life  alone. 

3  Alleluia  !    He  hath  given  us 

Of  His  new  and  risen  life ; 
Alleluia !    He  will  aid  us 
In  our  daily  toil  and  strife. 

4  Alleluia  !    He  will  take  us 

Soon  with  Him  in  Heaven  to  dwell ; 
Alle^  uia !    Ours  forever 
Christ  the  Lord  Emmanuel.     Amen. 

55  

ALLELUIA!    Alleluia! 
Floating  o'er  the  crystal  sea, 
Comes  a  voice  like  many  waters, 
Rising  up,  0  Christ,  to  Thee ! 
Alleluia"!   Lord  Almighty  ! 

Thou  hast  bought  us  with  Thy  blood  ! 
By  Thy  ransom  price  of  Passion, 

We  approach  Thee,  Christ  our  God  ! 
(48) 


2  Alleluia!    Alleluia! 

From  the  suds  of  Adam  rise 
Sounds  01  Resurrection  triumph, 

Upward  to  the  Easter  skies : 
Alleluia !    wdl-beloved. 

We  receive  Thee.  Jesd  Christ: 
Earth's  ten  thousand  voices  thunder 

One  united  Eucharist. 

3  Alleluia!    Alleluia! 

Welcome.  Child  of  Mary's  womb, 
Thou  hast  triumphed,  God  Incarnate, 

O'er  the  dungeon  of  the  tomb. 
Alleluia !    Hell's  battalions 

In  the  light  of  Easter  morn 
Know  their  brazen  portals  broken 

By  our  Prince  the  Virgin-born. 

4  Alleluia  !    Alleluia ! 

Thou  hast  bound  Captivity, 
At  Thy  chariot  wheels  of  glory 

Death  is  captive  led  by  Thee: 
Alleluia!    we  salute  Thee, 

Thralls  of  Death,  Thou  Lord  of  life, 
Breaker  of  the  ancient  bondage, 

Victor  in  the  deadly  strife. 

5  Alleluia !    Alleluia  ! 

Lamb  of  God,  enthroned  Priest, 
Christ  our  Passover  is  offered, 

Therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast; 
Alleluia !    Christ  is  risen  ! 

Earth  and  Heaven  together  sing, 
Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 

Alleluia !    Christ  our  Kiife.     Amen. 


56. 


ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 
Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
(49) 


57. 


(Easter- 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Shout,  ye  seraphs;  Angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound ! 
Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

Alleluia  !    Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day.     Amen. 


CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again; 
Christ  has  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  ever  more  on  high, 
Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
We  too  sing  for  jov,and  say 

Alleluia!    Alleluia! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss, 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry; 

Alleluia!    Alleluia! 

4  He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 
Alleluia !   Alleluia ! 
(50) 


(favtttt. 

5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad, 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  Heaven. 

Alleluia  !    Alleluia  ! 

6  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed: 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 

Let  us  sing  by  night  and  clay 
Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 


58. 


DAY  of  wonder,  day  of  gladness, 
Hail  thy  ever  glorious"  light ! 
Gone  is  sorrow,  gone  is  sadness, 

Ended  is  the  gloomy  night. 
Listen  to  the  Angel's  story, 

Cast  away  all  doubt  and  dread; 
Give  to  God,  the  Father,  Glory, 
"Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

2  In  the  triumph  of  this  hour, 

Jubilant  shall  swell  the  song, 
Unto  Jesus  honour,  power, 

Blessing,  victory  belong. 
Scattered  are  the  clouds  of  error, 

Sin  and  hell  are  captive  led, 
E'en  the  grave  is  freed  from  terror, 

"  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead!  " 

3  Every  people,  every  nation 

Soon  shall  hear  the  gladsome  sound, 
Joyous  tidings  of  salvation, 

Borne  to  earth's  remotest  bound. 
Then  shall  rise  in  tones  excelling, 

Praise  for  grace  so  freely  shed, 
And  the  Easter  hymn  be  swelling, 

"  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead!  " 

4  Victor  now,  to  heaven  ascended, 

Seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
(51) 


(Bn$tct. 

Christ,  in  Whom  our  nature  blended. 

Will  His  blessed  children  own. 
If  above,  in  glory  meeting, 

We  the  heavenly  courts  should  tread, 
Sweeter  then  will  sound  the  greeting, 

"  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  I " 


59#  %$ttn&\on. 

GOD  is  gone  up  on  high, 
With  a  triumphant  shout; 
The  clarions  of  the  sky, 
Angelic  joys  ring  out; 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
All  glory  give  to  glory's  King. 

2  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  His  Father  given ; 
By  angel-hosts  adored, 

He  reigns  supreme  in  Heaven : 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
All  glory  give  to  glory's  King. 

3  High  on  His  holy  seat 

He  bears  the  righteous  sway, 
His  foes  beneath  His  feet 

Shall  sink  and  die  away; 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
All  glory  give  to  glory's  King. 

4  His  foes  and  ours  are  one, 

Satan,  the  world,  and  sin ; 
But  He  shall  tread  them  down, 

And  bring  His  kingdom  in ; 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
All  glory  give  to  glory's  King. 

5  With  lips  and  hearts  of  fire, 

Thee,  Jesu  Christ,  we  praise; 
With  Heaven's  eternal  Sire, 

And  Holy  Ghost  always. 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
All  glory  give  to  glory's  King.    Amen. 
(52) 


60. 


LIFT  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates, 
Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory !  see !  He  comes 

With  His  celestial  train. 
;  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,    who  t 

The  Lord  for  strength  renown'd; 
In  battle  mighty ;  o'er  His  foes 

Eternal  Victor  crowird. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates ;  unfold, 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory !  see,  He  comes 

With  all  His  shining  train. 
Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ? 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  renown'd; 
Of  glory  He  alone  Is  King, 

Who  is  with  glory  crown'd.    Amen. 


61. 


IVrOW  to  our  Saviour  let  us  raise 
J.M    The  noblest  hymn  we  may; 
For  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise 

God  is  gone  up  to-day. 
Christ  is  gone  up;  yet  ere  He  pass'd 

From  earth  in  Heav'n  to  reign, 
He  form'd  one  Holy  Church  to  last 

Till  He  should  come  again. 
His  Twelve  Apostles  first  He  made 

His  Ministers  of  grace ; 
And  they  their  hands  on  others  laid, 

To  fill  in  turn  their  place. 
So  as;e  by  age,  and  year  by  year, 

His  grace  was  handed  on; 
And  still  the  Holy  Church  is  here, 

Although  her  Lord  is  gone. 
Let  those  find  pardon.  Lord,  from  Thee, 

Whose  love  to  it  is  cold : 
Bring  wanderers  in  and  let  there  be 

One  Shepherd  and  one  Fold.    Amen. 
(53) 


62. 


OCLAP  your  hands,  ye  oceans, 
Ye  floods  and  streams  reply ; 
Shout,  warriors  of  heaven, 
Our  Glory  goes  on  high ; 
As  King  of  kings  in  triumph 
Above  the  starry  sky : 

Then  at  the  Name  of  Jestts, 

All  knees  created  bow, 
Of  things  in  earth  and  heaven, 
And  in  the  depths  below. 

2  Hark,  hark,  ye  mighty  princes  t 

Your  gates  wide  open  fling, 
O  haste  to  greet  your  Monarch, 

Who  cometh  triumphing, 
And  crowd  around  Him,  crying, 

Hail,  Jesu,  wondrous  King  L 
Then,  &c. 

3  Who  is  this  King  of  Glory, 

Whose  garments  purple  be, 
With  vesture  dyed  of  Bozrah, 

Going  up  with  jubilee? 
The  Lord,  in  battle  mighty, 

Who  quelled  our  enemy. 
Then,  &c. 

4  O  Jesu,  Thou  hast  conquered, 

Unto  Thy  throne  ascend, 
Sit  on  the  Father's  right  hand, 

Thou  goal  where  true  hearts  tend; 
Be  Thou  our  joy  in  sorrow, 

Our  prize  when  time  shall  end. 

Then,  &c.  Amen. 


63. 


TO-DAY  above  the  sky  He  soared : 
Alleluia ! 
The  King  of  Glory,  Christ  the  Lord  ! 
Alleluia ! 

(54) 


2  He  sitteth  at  the  Father's  hand : 

Alleluia ! 
And  rnleth  sky  and  sea  and  land: 
Alleluia! 

3  Now  all  things  have  their  end  foretold: 

Alleluia  ! 

In  holy  David's  song  of  old : 
"Alleluia  I 

4  My  Lord  is  seated  with  the  Lord  : 

Alleluia ! 
Upon  the  throne  of  God  adored: 
Alleluia ! 

5  In  this  great  triumph  of  our  King : 

Alleluia ! 
To  God  on  his:h  all  praise  we  bring: 
Alleluia ! 

6  To  Him  all  thanks  and  laud  give  we : 

Alleluia  1 
The  ever-blessed  Trinity  ! 
Alleluia !     Ahem. 


nA  Whit$nn-t%&t. 

64. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 
(do) 


4  Lead  us  to  Heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there; 
Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 


65. 


66. 


HOLY  Spirit,  Blessed  Dove, 
Sent  by  Jesus  from  above, 
{Sent  to  be  our  Friend  most  dear, 
And  a  Comforter  to  cheer. 

2  Gentle  Guide  and  Helper  sweet, 
Lead  our  weary  wayworn  feet 
Safely  through  this  world  of  care, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  dwelling  fair. 

3  Tender  Friend,  Companion  blest, 
Deign  to  be  our  constant  Guest; 
All  that  grieves  Thee  put  away, 
And  with  us  for  ever  stay. 

4  Form  in  us  each  good  desire, 
Quicken  them  with  holy  lire, 
Till  the  life  on  love's  strong  wing 
Upward  soar,  and  soaring  sing. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  Blessed  Dove, 
Comforter,  Whose  Name  is  Love, 
Helper,  Friend,  Companion,  Guide, 
Evermore  with  us  abide.     Amen. 


HOLY  Spirit,  hear  us 
On  this  sacred  Day, 
Come  to  us  with  blessing, 

Come  with  us  to  stay; 
Come  as  once  Thou  earnest, 

On  the  faithful  few, 
Patiently  awaiting 
Jesus'  promise  true. 

Up  to  Heaven  ascending 
Our  dear  Lord  has  gone; 
(56) 


Yet,  His  little  children 
Leaves  He  not  alone. 

To  His  blessed  promise 
Now  in  faith  we  cling, 

Comforter  most  Holy ! 
Spread  o'er  us  Thy  wing. 

3  Lighten  Thou  our  darkness, 

Be  Thyself  our  Light. 
Strengthen  Thou  our  weakness, 

Spirit  of  all  Might ! 
In  our  doubts  give  counsel, 

In  temptation  aid, 
Say  to  us  in  danger, 

"Be  not  ye  afraid!  " 

4  Spirit  of  Adoption  J 

Make  us  overflow 
"With  Thy  sevenfold  blessing, 

And  in  grace  to  grow ; 
"Into  Christ  baptized,'' 

Grant  that  we  may  be, 
Day  by  day,  dear  Spirit  ! 

Perfected  by  Thee.    Amen. 


67. 


SPIRIT  of  God,  that  moved  of  old, 
Upon  the  water's  darkened  face ; 
Come  when  our  faithless  hearts  are  cold, 
And  stir  them  with  an  inward  grace. 

2  Thou  that  art  power  and  peace  combined, 

All  highest  strength,  all  purest  love, 
The  rushing  of  the  mighty  wind, 
The  brooding  of  the  gentle  dove; 

3  Unseal  the  well  within  our  hearts 

Whose  fount  in  Heaven  immortal  springs, 
Bid  all  our  troublous  fears  depart. 
And  soothe  us  with  Thy  quiet  wings. 

4  Come  give  us  still  Thy  powerful  aid 

And  urge  us  on,  and  make  us  Thine, 
(57) 


Nor  leave  the  hearts  that  once  were  made 
Fit  temples  for  Thy  grace  divine. 
5  Nor  let  us  quench  Thy  sevenfold  light, 
But  still  with  softest  breathings  stir 

Our  wayward  souls;  and  lead  us  right, 
0  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter,     Amen. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit  ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One  ! 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  Who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ! 
Glory  be  to  Him  Who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign ! 

Glory,  glory 
To  the  Lamb  That  once  was  slain ! 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  Angels ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations ! 

Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring, — 

Glory,  glory 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring  ! 

4  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! 

Thus  the  choir  of  Angels  sings; 

Honour,  riches,  power,  dominion! 

Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings !    Amen. 

69.  

ri  LORY  to  the  Father  give, 
IX  God  in  Whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  deiight  His  ear. 

(58) 


Evinitp-tibf. 

%  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  L&mb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire.  \ 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "God  is  love."    Amen. 


70, 


HOLY  Father,  great  Creator, 
Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness ; 

Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour,  hear  and  bles3. 
Holy  Jesu,  Lord  of  Glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 
Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love ! 

Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 
Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine  ! 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 

Every  tongue  and  race  combine ! 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  Thine.   Amen. 
(59) 


®rittitg-ttte. 

71. 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 


2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their   golden    crowns  around  the 
glassy  sea: 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 


3  -Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  Holy;  there  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 


Holy,  Hol}r,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth,  and 
sky,  and  sea; 
Holy,  Holy.  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty; 

God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  !    Amen. 


©the*  loty  §aus. 

72.       (  The  Presentation  of  Christ  in  the  Temple.) 

BEHOLD  a  humble  train 
The  courts  of  God  draw  near; 
A  Virgin  Mother  and  her  Babe 
Before  the  Lord  appear. 

(GO) 


©ther  gotg  §ut)5. 

2  0  wondrous,  blessed  sight ! 

To  faithful  eyes  made  known. 
That  lowly  Babe— the  mighty  God, 
The  Prince  of  Peace,  they  own. 


3  And  now  this  temple  shines 
With  glory  far  more  bright 
Then  e'er  the  former  temple  saw, 
E'en  at  its  greatest  height 


The  cloud  indeed  was  there, 
The  symbol  of  the  Lord: 

But  here  the  Lord  Himself  appears, 
The  true,  Incarnate  Word. 


5  Blest  Saviour,  come  once  more 
With  power  and  grace  divine; 
Our  hearts  Thy  living  temples  make, 
Wholly  and  ever  Thine. 


To  God  the  Father.  Sox, 
And  Spirit,  glory  be, 

As  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 
To  all  eternitv.     Amen. 


73. 


HOW  bright  those  <rlorious  spirits  shine: 
Whence  all  their  white  array ! 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day ! 

(61) 


(titixtt  ftoljj  §mj0. 


Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 
Who  came  to  realms  of  light; 

And  in  the  Blood  of  Christ  have  wash'd 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

2  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 

The  glories  of  the  sky. 
His  Presence  tills  each  heart  with  joy, 

Tunes  every  mouth  to  sing; 
By  day,  by  night  the  sacred  courts 

With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

3  The  Lamb  Which  reigns  upon  the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside ; 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 

And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 
'Mong  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 

Shall  wipe  off  every  tear.    Amen. 

74.  

PRAISE  we  the  Lord  this  day, 
This  day  so  long  foretold, 
Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering  ray 
On  waiting  saints  of  old. 

2  The  prophet  gave  the  sign 

For  faithful  men  to  read; 
A  Virgin  born  of  David's  line, 
Shall  bear  the  promised  Seed. 

3  Ask  not  how  this  should  be, 

But  worship  and  adore, 
Like  her  whom  Heaven's  Majesty 
Came  down  to  shadow  o'er. 

4  Meekly  she  bowed  her  head 

To  hear  the  gracious  word, 
Mary,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 
The  favoured  of  the  Lord. 
(62) 


(Otlttx  §Mg  gaj)0. 


5  Blessed  shall  be  her  name 
In  all  the  Church  on  earth, 
Through  whom  that  wondrous  mercy  came, 
The  Incarnate  Saviour's  birth.     Amen. 


75. 


THE  Sox  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain : 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar, 

Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 
Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe 

Triumphant  over  pain ; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  call'd  on  Him  to  save : 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain. 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

3  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  inock'd  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandish'd  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bow'd  their  necks  the  death  to  feel: 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

4  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 
The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayxl : 
They  climb'd  the  steep  ascent  of  Heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain : 
0  God,    to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train  !     Amen. 
(63) 


76. 


77. 


mm  i0ts  s^. 

THOSE  eternal  bowers 
Man  hath  never  trod, 
Those  unfading  flowers. 

Round  the  throne  of  God  : 
Who  may  hope  to  gain  them, 

After  weary  fight? 
Who  at  length  attain  them, 
Clad  in  robes  of  white  ? 

2  He,  who  gladly  barters 

All  on  earthly  ground, 
He,  who  like  the  martyrs, 

Says,  ' '  I  will  be  crowned : n 
He,  whose  one  oblation 

Is  a  life  of  love; 
Clinging  to  the  nation 

Of  the  blest  above. 

3  Shame  upon  you,  legions 

Of  the  heavenly  King, 
Denizens  of  regions 

Past  imagining ! 
What,  with  pipe  and  tabour 

Fool  away  the  light, 
When  lie  bids  voulabour, 

When  He  tells  you  "Fight!  n 

4  While  I  do  my  duty 

Struggling  tli rough  the  tide, 
Whisper  Thou  of  beauty 

On  the  other  side ! 
Tell  who  will  the  story 

Of  our  now  distress; 
O  the  future  glory ! 

0  the  loveliness !     Amen. 


¥110  are  these  in  bright  array, 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day, 
Hymning  one  triumohant  song? 


©the*  Poll)  gags. 

"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  domiuion  every  hour." 

These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  His  Almighty  Name: 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  Throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears, 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears.    Amen. 


73. 


TT7"HO  are  these,  like  stars  appearing, 
YV    These  before  God's  throne  who  stand? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing, 

Who  are  all  this  glorious  band? 
Alleluia !  hark,  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 
Who  are  these  in  dazzling  brightness, 

Cloth'd  in  God's  own  righteousness : 
These,  whose  robes  of  purest  whiteness 

Shall  their  lustre  still  possess  ? 
Still  untouch'd  by  time's  rude  hand. 
W  hence  come  all  this  glorious  band  ? 
These  are  they  wmo  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honour  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 

Following  not  the  sinful  throng. 
(65) 


©ttor  !Mt}  §ix$$. 

These,  who  well  the  fight  sustain'd, 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gain'd. 

4  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven, 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  pray'r  full  oft  have  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified; 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

5  These,  th'  Almighty  contemplating, 

Kings  and  priests  before  Him  stand, 
Soul  and  body  always  waiting 

Day  and  night  at  His  command. 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place, 
,     Blest  they  stand  before  His  face.    Amen. 

7g  ®lxe  ©ftmtft. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Sion,  city  of  our  God; 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  His  own  abode ; 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ?; 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage ; 
Grace,  which, like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age  ? 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
(CO, 


£he  Gtrouft. 

Blest  inhabitants  of  Sion, 

Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  Blood ! 
Jesus,  Whom  their  soul3  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God.     Amen, 


SO. 

I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  0  God; 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jest;,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  blis3  of  Heaven/  Amen. 


81. 


THE  Church's  one  Foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 
She  i3  His  new  creation 
By  water  and  the  Word : 
(67) 


SCfci  (Elutvrft. 

From  Heav'n  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride; 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth; 
One  Holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  Holy  Food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

Though  with  a  scornful  wonder, 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "  How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song 

'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore, 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won: 
0  happy  ones  and  holy! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee,    Amen. 
(68) 


Baptism. 

82. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
From  Thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found, 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 

That  Thy  dear  sacred  Name  they  bear; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 
The  sign  of  covenant  grace,  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years 

0  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be ; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way; 
The  wanderers  to  Thy  fold  restore.     Amen. 


83. 


SVVTOUR,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feedicg, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble,  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share; 
Now.  these  littla  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There  we  know,  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

Never  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 
Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place; 
Feed  in  p  i star's  <  v  t  vernal 

Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace.     Amen. 

ceo) 


Papttem. 
84. 

¥HEN  of  old  the  Jewish  mothers, 
Brought  their  little  babes  to  Thee; 
To  Thy  stern  Apostles'  chiding, 
Thou  did'st  answer  tenderly; 
Gentle  Jesus,  Gentle  Jesus, 
"Suffer  them  to  come  to  Me." 

2  Born  again,  and  made  Thy  members, 

Little  Christian  children,  we 
Press  around  to  share  Thy  blessing, 

Plead  Thy  mercy,  full  and  free; 
Gentle  Jesus,  Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

3  By  Thy  sign  upon  our  forehead, 

When  Thy  people  bow'd  the  knee; 
By  The  Name  above  us  spoken, 

Of  The  wondrous  Trinity; 
Gentle  Jesus,  Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

4  By  each  pray'r  and  by  each  promise, 

When  our  hearts  are  full  of  glee: 
When  our  little  sorrows  vex  us, 

Thine  in  all  things  we  would  be. 
Gentle  Jesus,  Gentle  Jesus, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee.     Amen. 


85 


AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown. 
A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high, 
(70) 


Confirmation. 

Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  uplifted  eye. 
Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown.     Amen. 


88. 


MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ; 
Ten  thousand  ioes  arise; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skfes. 
0  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 
Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armour  down : 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 

till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 
Fight  on,  my  soul, till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 

Up  to  His  blest  abode.     Amen. 


87. 


SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Thro'  His  eternal  Sox. 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

And  in  His  mighty  power: 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

Stand  then  in  His  great  might. 

With  all  His  strength  endued: 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoplv  of  God  ; 
CD 


(EonfirMHiiau. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  pvst, 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last.     Amen. 

88.  

THE  Cross  is  on  our  brow, 
Redemption's  awful  sign ; 
Come  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit,  now, 
To  seal  the  work  divine. 

2  Thy  seven  fold  gifts  impart, 

O  Comforter  most  sweet: 
Inflame  with  zeal  each  lukewarm  heart, 
And  guide  the  trembling  feet. 

3  With  Pentecostal  force 

Thy  presence  let  us  feel; 
With  strength,  Who  art  Thyself  its  scarce, 
Inspire  us  as  we  kneel. 

4  Confirm  in  us  to-day 

The  work  that  Thou  hast  wrought, 

Illume  the  souls  with  Love's  pure  ray, 

Which  Jesus'  Blood  hath  bought. 

5  No  earth-forged  arms  we  bear; 

Strength,  weapons,  all  are  Thine; 
Accept  each  vow.  and  hear  each  prayer, 
Blest  Trinity  Divine.     Amen. 


89. 


THINE  forever:— God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  lor^vc  r  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever:— Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife: 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever:  -  0  how  bless'd 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

(72) 


(Coufumaiiou. 

Thine  forever:-  Saviour,  keep 

These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 

Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

Thine  forever; — Thou  our  Guide, 

All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied ; 

All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, 

Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  Heaven.     Amen. 


90. 


THY  Cross,  0  Lord,  the  holy  sign 
That  we,  thereafter  should  be~Thine, 
Was  traced  upon  our  infant  brow ; 
And  shall  we  fear  to  own  it  now  ? 
0  God,  forbid:  before  the  vain, 
The  proud,  the  scoffing,  the  profane, 
We  will,  through  grace,  our  Lord  confess, 
His  faint  but  faithful  witnesses. 
His  strength  in  weakness  He  displays ; 
From  youthful  lips  He  perfects  praise ; 
And  we.  His  little  soldiers,  stand 
Strong  in  the  might  of  His  right  hand. 
Smile  on  us,  Lord,  and  we  will  fear 
Nor  scorn,  nor  shame,  whilst  Thou  art  near; 
Reproach  is  alorv,  suffering  rest, 
If  borne  for  thee,  if  by  Thee  blest ! 
Great  Judge  of  all.  in  that  dread  Day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away, 
Before  the  universe  confess 
Thy  faint,  but  faithful  witnesses.     Amen. 


91  IWg  <Scviptuvcs. 

HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine 
By  inspiration  giv'n ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  Heav'n. 
2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
l73j 


Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day.     Amen. 

92.  

THERE  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read, 
Which  heav'nly  truth  imparts, 
And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, 
Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2  The  works  of  God,  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around, 
Are  pages  in  that  book  to  show 
How  God  Himself  is  found. 

3  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
Wherewith  encompass'd,  great  and  small 
In  peace  and  order  move. 

4  The  moon  above,  the  Church  below, 

A  wondrous  race  they  run : 
But  all  their  radiance,  all  their  glow, 
Each  borrows  of  its  sun. 

5  The  Saviour  lends  the  light  and  heat 

That  crowns  His  holy  hill; 
The  saints,  like  stars,  around  His  seat 
Perform  their  courses  still. 

6  Thou,  Who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair. 
Give  me  a  heart  to  find  out  Thee, 
And  read  Thee  everywhere.    Amen. 


93. 


THRICE  Blessed  Word  of  God, 
Gift  of  a  Father's  love, 
Which  holy  prophets  wrote, 
Moved  by  the  Holy  Dove. 
(74) 


lota  jfetfpiiitf*. 

2  Within  thy  pages  fair, 

What  hidden  treasure  lies : 

Sweet  lessons  for  the  young; 

Deep  wisdom  for  the  wise. 

3  A  well  of  water  pure, 

A  mine  of  priceless  gold, 
The  eye  of  faith  alone 
Thy  secrets  can  unfold. 

4  Yet  may  the  childlike  heart, 

From  Thy  sweet  teaching  learn, 
The  way  to  endless  life, 

And  Jesus'  mind  discern. 
6  Therefore  with  grateful  hearts, 

O  Trinity  Divine, 
We  magnify  Thy  Name, 

For  this  blest  gift  of  Thine.    Amen. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  Him.  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  Ills  altar  call; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call; 

The  Gocl  Incarnate !  Man  divine, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  1 

4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
(75) 


Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  bail, 
To  Him  all  Majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.    Amen. 


95. 


ELING  out  the  Banner !    Let  it  float 
Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide ; 
The  sun,  shall  light  its  shining  folds, 
The  Cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Fling  out  the  Banner!  Angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign ; 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  Love  Divine. 

3  Fling  out  the  Banner  !    Heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight; 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 

4  Fling  out  the  Banner !    Sin-sick  souls 

That  sink  and  perish  in  the  strife. 
Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hem, 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

5  Fling  out  the  Banner  !    Let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide, 
Our  glory,  only  in  the  Cross: 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified  !     Amen. 


93. 


EROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
Th^y  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 
(76) 


?Kt£5i0itf, 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gilts  ot  God  are  strewn, 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stene. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high ; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  dem  ? 
Salvation !  0  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds.  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King.  Creator. 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.     Am  ex. 


97. 


IN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do; 
Scatter d  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners  too. 
Toiling  early  in  the  morning. 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning 
While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  wav. 
(775 


3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 

Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 
Or  till  —sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come, 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavour, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be ; 
And  for  ever,  and  for  ever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee ; 

Alleluia 
Singing,  all  eternity.     Amen. 


98. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  mora 

2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest 
(78) 


5  Lot  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
PecuhWhonours  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Aonen.    Amen. 


99. 


SAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be, 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations, 
"Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee. 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast; 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 
Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  Heaven, 

Thee,  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

Saviour,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new  creating, 

Love's  pure  flame  and  wisdom's  light: 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung.     Amen. 


100. 


¥ITH  hearts  in  love  abounding, 
Prepare  we  now  to  sing 
A  lofty  theme,  resounding 

Thy  praise,  Almighty  King; 
Whose  love,  rich  gifts  bestowing, 
Redeemed  the  human  race; 
(79) 


Whose  lips,  with  zeal  overflowing-, 
Breathe  words  of  truth  and  grace. 

So  reign,  O  God  of  heaven, 

Eternally  the  same; 
And  endless  praise  be  given 

To  Thy  Almighty  Name, 
Clothed  in  Thy  dazzling  brightness, 

Thy  Church  on  earth  behold, 
In  robe  of  purest  whiteness, 

In  raiment  wrought  with  gold. 

And  let  each  Gentile  nation 

Come  gladly  in  her  train, 
To  share  Thy  great  salvation, 

And  join  her  grateful  strain : 
Then  ne'er  shall  note  of  sadness 

Awake  the  trembling  string; 
One  song  of  joy  and  gladness 

The  ransom'd  world  shall  sing.     Amen. 


101  Wmtto- 


FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Jehovah's  glorious  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  Thy  word : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more.     Amen. 


102. 


ANGELS  holy, 
High  and  lowly, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lord  ! 
Earthand  sky,  all  living  nature, 
Man,  the  stamp  of  thy  Creator, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 
(80) 


2  Sun  and  moon  bright, 
Night  and  moonlight, 

Starry  temples  azure-floored, 
Clouds  and  rain,  and  wild  wind's  madness, 
Sons  of  God,  that  shout  tor  gladness. 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 

3  Ocean  hoary 
Tells  His  glory, 

Cliffs  where  tumbling  seas  have  roared! 
Pulse  of  waters  blithely  beating, 
Wave  advancing,  wave  retreating 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 

4  Rock  and  highland, 
Wood  and  island, 

Crag  where  eagle's  pride  hath  soared, 
Mighty  mountains  purple-breasted, 
Peaks  clouds-cleaving,  snowy-crested, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 

5  Rolling  river, 
Praise  Him  ever, 

From  the  mountains  deep  vein  poured. 
Silver  fountain  clearly  gushing, 
Troubled  torrent,  wildly  rushing. 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 

6  Bond  and  free  man, 
Land  and  sea  man, 

Earth  with  peoples  wisely  stored, 
Wanderer  lone  o'er  prairies  ample, 
Full-voiced  choir  in  costly  temple, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord  ! 

7  Praise  Him  ever, 
Bounteous  Giver: 

Praise  Him  Father,  Friend,  and  Lord  ! 
Each  glad  soul  its  free  course  winging, 
Each  glad  voice  its  free  song  singing, 

Praise  the  great  and  mighty  Lord.     Am  ex 
(81) 


103. 


ANGEL  voices  ever  singing, 
Round  Thy  throne  of  light, 
Angel  harps  for  ever  ringing, 

Rest  not  day  nor  night; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee, 
Lord  of  might ! 

2  Thou,  Who  art  beyond  the  farthest 
Mortal  eye  can  scan, 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man? 
Can  we  know  that  Thou  art  near  us, 
And  wilt  hear  us  ? 
Yea !  we  can. 

:;  Yea.  we  know  that  Thou  rejoicest 
O'er  each  work  of  Thine; 
Thou  didst  ears,  and  hands,  and  voices, 

For  Thy  praise  combine; 
Craftsman's  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
Didst  design. 

4  In  Thv  House,  great  God,  we  offer 

Of  thine  own  to  Thee, 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer 

All  unworthily 
Hearts,  and  minds,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
In  our  choicest 
Melody. 

5  Honour,  glory,  might,  and  merit, 

Thine  shall  ever  be, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity  ! 
Of  the  best  thai  Thou  hast  given, 
Earth  and  Heaven, 
Render  Thee.     Amen. 
(82) 


goatee, 
104. 

AROUND  the  throne  of  God  a  band 
Of  glorious  Angels  always  stand. 
Bright  things  they  see,  sweet  harps  they  hold, 
And  on  their  heads  are  crowns  of  gold. 

2  Some  wait  around  Him,  ready  still 
To  sing  His  praise  and  do  His  will ; 
And  some,  when  He  commands  them,  go 
To  guard  His  servants  here  below. 

3  Lord,  give  Thine  Angels  every  clay 
Command  to  guard  us  on  our  way, 
And  bid  them  every  evening  keep 
Their  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 

4  So  shall  no  wicked  thing  drawr  near 
To  do  us  harm  or  cause  us  fear, 
And  we  shall  dwell,  when  life  is  past, 

With  Angels  round  Thy  throne  at  last.     Amen. 

105.  

COME,  magnify  the  Saviour's  love ; 
Come,  praise  our  great  Redeemer's  Name, 
Who  left  the  Father's  throne  above, 
And  stoop'd  for  us  to  death  and  shame. 

2  At  God's  right  hand  exalted  nowT, 

With  glory,  majesty,  and  power, 
Let  every  knee  before  Him  bow, 
And  eve^y  tongue  His  Name  adore. 

3  Thy  lowl^spirit  Lord,  impart; 

With  holy  fear  our  bosoms  fill; 
0  give  the  meek,  obedient  heart, 
To  suffer  and  to  do  Thy  will. 

4  Thy  cross,  bless'd  Saviour,  may  we  bear: 

Mark  the  example  Thou  hast  given; 
Follow  in  all  Thy  footsteps  hereT 
Rise  to  Thy  glorious  rest  in  Heaven. 

5  To  God  the  Father  in  the  height, 
And  to  the  Son,  true  Light  of  Light, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  all  glory  be, 

Now,  and  through  all  eternity.     Amen. 
(83) 


106. 


grate*. 


COME,  sing  with  holy  gladness, 
High  alleluias  sing, 
Uplift  your  loud  hosannaa 

To  Jesus  Lord  and  King; 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorus 

Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day,    • 
And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens, 
Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 

2  Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 

Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing; 
'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 

Should  praise  the  children's  King: 
For  Jesus  is  salvation, 

And  glory,  grace,  and  rest; 
To  babe,  and  boy,  and  maiden 

The  one  Redeemer  blest. 

3  O  boys,  be  strong  in  Jesus, 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain ; 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph, 

With  chisel,  saw,  and  plane. 
O  maidens,  live  for  Jesus, 

Who  was  a  maiden's  Son; 
Be  patient,  pure,  and  gentle, 

And  perfect  grace  begun. 

4  Soon  in  the  golden  City, 

The  boys  and  girls  shall  play, 
And  thro'  the  dazzling  mansions 

Rejoice  in  endless  day. 
O  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children, 

With  that  triumphant  throng, 
To  pass  the  burnished  portals, 

And  sing  th'  eternal  song.    Amen. 


107. 


FOR  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 
For  the  beauty  of  the  skies, 
For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 
Over  and  around  us  lies: 
(84) 


Christ,  our  God.  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

2  For  the  beauty  of  each  hour 

Of  the  day  and  Oi  the  night, 
Hill  and  vale,  and  Uee  and  flower, 

Sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light: 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

3  For  the  joy  of  human  love, 

Brother,  sister,  parent,  child, 
Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above, 

For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild : 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

4  For  Thyself,  best  Gift  Divine  ! 

To  our  race  so  freely  given, 
For  that  great,  great  love  of  Thine, — 

Peace  on  earth,  and  joy  in  Heaven; 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise.    Amen. 

108.  

HARK !  that  glorious  burst  of  praise, 
Which  the  ransomed  legions  raise, 
While  the  ceaseless  waves  of  song 
Sweep  their  golden  harps  along, 
In  a  full  triumphant  strain 
"  To  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain !  " 

2  Grant  us,  Lord,  to  hear  that  sound 
Swell  Thy  golden  City  round ; 
And,  while  absent  far  away 
In  this  prison-house  of  clay. 
Let  our  souls  take  up  the  psalm— 
"  Worthy,  worthy  is  the  Lamb  !  "    Amen, 


109. 


LET  us  with  a  gladsome  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind; 
(85) 


For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Alleluia!  Amen. 

2  Let  us  sound  His  Name  abroad, 
For  of  gods  He  is  the  God, 
Who  by  wisdom  did  create, 
Heaven's  expanse  and  all  its  state. 

Alieluia  I  Amen. 

3  All  His  creatures  God  doth  feed, 
His  full  Hand  supplies  their  need ; 
Let  us  therefore  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth. 

Alleluia !  Amen. 

4  He  His  mansions  hath  on  high, 
Past  the  reach  of  mortal  eye; 
And  His  mercies  shall  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Alleluia !  Amen. 

5  Let  us,  then,  with  gladsome  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind; 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Alleluia !    Amen. 


110. 


LIGHT'S  abode,  Celestial  Salem, 
Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  Highest  King, 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  outpoured; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken, 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord; 
All  is  pure  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  thy  walls  is  stored. 
(80) 


grate*, 

3  There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapour 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air; 
Endless  noonday,  glorious  noonday, 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there ; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labour, 

There  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  0  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong  and  free;. 
Full  of  vigour,  full  of  pleasure, 

That  shall  last  eternally. 

5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage, 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labours 

May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid, 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  arrayed. 

6  Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Sox, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run.     Amen. 


111. 

LORD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
''Ancient  of  eternal  days," 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 
Alleluia,  Amen. 

2  "Brightness  of  the  Father's  Glory," 
Shall  Thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Shun,  my  tongue,  the  guilty  silence; 
Sing  the  Lord  Who  came  to  die. 
Alleluia,  Amen. 


3  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  Cross  of  deepest  woe, 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives — 
Flow  my  praise,  lor  ever  flow, 
Alleluia,  Amen. 

4  Come,  return,  immortal  Saviour  ; 

Come,  Lord  Jesu,  take  Thy  throne; 
Quickly  come,  and  reign  for  ever; 
Be  Thy  kingdom  all'Thine  own. 
Alleluia,  Amen. 


112. 


LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  Heaven,  to  earth  come  down, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown: 
Jesu,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, — 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing; 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee,  without  ceasing; 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

4  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be ; 
(88) 


grate*. 

Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  Heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise.    Amen. 


113.  

"IVrOW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
1M    Be  endless  blessings  paid; 
Salvatiun,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  His  head ! 

2  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  Blood, 
Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  Thee.     Amex. 


114 


~P  RAISE,  0  praise  our  God  and  King 
_L    Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 

3  And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 

5  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crop3  of  precious  increase  yield; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
(89) 


6  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store, 
He  hath  M'd  the  garner-floor; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 

7  And  for  richer  Food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

8  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ! 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


115. 


PRAISE  to  Jesus,  Lord  and  God, 
For  the  love  He  sheds  abroad; 
Lighting  o'er  a  world  of  sin, 
Glowing  in  the  heart  within: 
For  the  sacred  standard  spread; 
For  the  life  our  Pattern  led; 
For  His  precept,  pure  and  true; 
For  His  doctrine,  like  the  dew. 

2  For  His  love's  inviting  call, 
All  embracing,  seeking  all, 

For  the  grace  and  truth  He  brought; 
For  the  ransom  He  hath  wrought; 
For  the  crown  of  thorns  He  wore ; 
For  the  painful  cross  He  bore; 
For  the  dying  words  He  said; 
For  the  Blood  of  sprinkling  shed; 

3  For  the  radiant  rising  dawn; 

For  the  sting  of  death  withdrawn; 
For  the  victory  gained  so  well 
O'er  the  grave,  and  sin,  and  hell; 
For  the  parting  promise  dear 
Of  His  Presence  ever  near; 
For  the  blest  assurance  made 
Of  His  intercession's  aid; 
(90) 


For  His  glorious  reign  on  high, 
When  He  ruse  from  Bethany; 
For  the  heavenly  peace  He  leaves; 
For  the  Holy  Ghost  He  gives; 
For  the  pledge  that  we  shall  rise, 
In  His  likeness,  to  the  skies; 
For  the  merciful  decree 
That  our  Friend  our  Judge  shall  be. 

All  redeeming  bounty  gives: 
All  that  humble  faith  receives; 
All  that  drooping  hope  uplifts: 
All  that  love  with  favour  girts, 
Saviour,  these  to  Thee  we  owe; 
From  Thy  dying  love  they  flow ; 
And  we  praise,  for  love  so  free, 
Jssu,  Word  Lxcarxate,  Thee.     AJgbn. 


116. 


PRAISE  to  Thee.  0  Glorious  King 
On  this  summer  day  we  bring, 
When  in  beauty,  bright  and  fair, 
Nature  shows  Thy  tenderest  care, 
For  Thy  favours  large  and  free, 
Boundless  as  the  spreading  sea. 
Glorious  King  !   to  Thee  we  raise, 
Joyous  songs  of  laud  and  praise ! 

For  the  emerald  garb  of  earth 
Blooming  in  its  vernal  birth; 
For  the  tints  so  fresh  and  rare, 
Beautiful  beyond  compare, 
Pictured  on  the  arching  sky, 
Hiding  in  the  violet's  eye  — 
Glorious  King  !  to  Thee  we  raise 
Joyous  songs  of  laud  and  praise ! 

For  the  chant  of  birds,  that  floats 
Upward  in  melodious  notes; 
For  the  myriad  tones  of  joy 
That  Thy  creatures  here  employ ; 


For  the  blessed  life  of  all 
Who,  our  God,  their  Father  call- 
Glorious  King !  to  Thee  we  raise 
Joyous  songs  of  laud  and  praise  ! 
But,  in  louder,  sweeter  strain, 
For  the  Lamb  Who  once  was  slain, 
That  within  Thy  home  of  grace 
Children  might  attain  a  place; 
For  this  Sacrifice  so  great, 
Mighty  Father  !  Uncreate ! 
Glorious  King  !  to  Thee  we  raise 
Highest  songs  of  laud  and  praise !    Amen. 


117.  

T)  OUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated, 
XL  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Fill'd  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  th'  alternate  hymn. 
"  Lord,  Thy  glory  tills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord:" 
'2  Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 

Earth  takes  up  the  Angels  cry, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  singing, 

"Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  Most  High." 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him. 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow : 
3  "Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  Heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy.  Holy,  Holy,  Lord!" 
Thus  The  glorious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  The  Angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  Hosts  Most  High.    Ameh. 
(92) 


S1 


118. 

1ING  to  the  Lord  a  joyful  song, 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  your  voices  raise, 
To  us  His  gracious  gifts  belong, 

To  Him  our  songs  of  love  and  praise : 
For  He  is  Loud  of  Heav'n  and  earth, 

Whom  Angels  serve  and  Saints  adore, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  be  praise  for  evermore. 

2  For  life  and  love,  for  rest  and  food, 

For  daily  help  and  nightly  care, 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good, 

And  praise  His  Name,  for  it  is  fair: 
For  He  is  Lord  of  Heaven  and  earth, 

Whom  Angels  serve  and  Saints  adore, 
The  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  be  praise  for  evermore. 

S  For  strength  to  those  who  on  Him  wait, 

His  truth  to  prove,  His  will  to  do, 
Praise  ye  our  God,  for  He  is  great, 

Trust  in  His  Name,  for  it  is  true: 
For  He  is  Lord  of  Heaven  and  earth, 

Whom  Angels  serve  and  Saints  adore, 
The  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  be  praise  for  evermore. 

4  For  joys  untold  that  daily  move 

Round  those  who  love  His  sweet  employ, 
Sing  to  our  God,  for  He  is  love, 

Exalt  His  Name,  for  it  is  joy: 
For  He  is  Lord  of  Heaven  and  earth, 

Whom  Angels  serve  and  Saints  adore, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  be  praise  for  evermore. 

5  For  life  below,  with  all  its  bliss, 

And  for  that  life,  more  pure  on  high, 
That  inner  life,  which  over  this, 
Shall  ever  shine,  and  never  die: 
(93) 


For  He  is  Lord  of  Heaven  and  earth, 
Whom  Angels  serve  and  Saints  adore, 

The  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  Whom  be  praise  lor  evermore.     Amen. 


119.  

TO  onr  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 
Awake  the  sacred  song: 
(j  may  His  love  (immortal  flame!) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 
What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
Ih  wonder  dies  away. 

'  3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die: 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  wre  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue: 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song.    Amen. 

120  (General  Sgmmu 

ABOVE  the  clear  blue  sky, 
In  Heaven's  bright  abode, 
The  Angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  God: 
Alleluia ! 
They  love  to  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia ! 

(94) 


(SencnU  jRpin& 

But  God  from  infant  tongues 
On  earth  receiveth  praise; 
We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise: 
Alleluia  ! 
We  too  will  sing 
To  God  our  King 
Alleluia  ! 
i  0  blessed  Lord,  Thy  truth 
To  us  Thy  babes  impart. 
And  teach  us  in  our  youth 
To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 
Alleluia  ! 
Then  shall  we  sing 
To  God  our  King 
Alleluia  ! 
Oh  !   may  Thy  holy  word' 

Spread  all  the  world  around; 
And  all  with  one  accord 
Uplift  the  joyful  sound. 
Alleluia"! 
All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King- 
Alleluia  !     Amen. 


121. 


\    GENTLE  and  a  holy  Child, 
JJL  Was  sure  that  little  one  of  old, 
Whom  Jesus  took  into  His  arms, 

And  to  His  own  Apostles  told : 
Ye  cannot  enter  into  Heaven, 

If  still  your  hearts  are  proud  and  wild; 
Except  your  hearts  converted  be, 

Like  little  children,  pure  and  mild. 
Had  we  been  waiting  by  His  side, 

When  Jesus  taught  His  people  thus, 
Uplooking  in  His  lioly  face, 

Could  He  have  chosen  one  of  us? 
(95) 


A1 


(Btmxwl  flatting 

Oh!  not  unless  our  childish  hearts 

In  simple  truthfulness  obey; 
Unless  our  souls  be  guileless  found, 

And  meek  and  gentle,  clay  by  day. 
O  Saviour,  make  us  good  and  mild, 

And  All  our  hearts  with  simple  joy, 
And  bless  us  with  Thy  gentle  hand, 

As  Thou  didst  bless  that  Jewish  boy.    Amen. 

22. 

LL  is  bright  and  cheerful  round  us, 
All  above  is  soft  and  blue 
Spring  at  last  hath  come  and  found  us; 

Spring  and  all  its  pleasures  too : 
Every  flower  is  full  of  gladness, 

Dew  is  bright,  and  buds  are  gay; 
Earth,  with  all  its  sin  and  sadness, 
Seems  a  happy  place  to-day. 

2  If  the  flowers  that  fade  so  quickly, 

If  a  day  that  ends  in  night, 
If  the  skies  that  clouds  so~thickly 

Often  cover  from  our  sight, — 
If  they  all  have  so  much  beauty, 

What  must  be  God's  land  of' rest, 
Where  His  sons  that  do  their  drn^, 

After  many  toils  are  blest? 

3  There  are  leaves  that  never  wither; 

There  are  flowers  that  ne'er  decay: 
Nothing  evil  goeth  thither; 

Nothing  good  is  kept  away. 
They  that  came  from  tribulation, 

Washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white, 
Out  of  every  tongue  and  nation, 

Now  have  rest,  and  peace,  and  light.     Ame* 


]23. 


A: 


LL  things  bright  and  beautiful, 

All  creatures  great  and  small, 

(96) 


(Stnaixl  1&%W&4 

All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 
The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 

1  Each  little  flow'r  that  opens, 

Each  little  bird  that  sings, 
He  made  their  glowing  colours, 

He  made  their  tiny  wings; 
The  rich  man  in  his  castle, 

The  poor  man  at  his  gate, 
God  made  them  high  or  lowly, 

And  ordered  their  estate. 

2  The  purple  headed  mountain, 

The  river  running  by, 
The  sunset  and  the  morning, 

That  brightens  up  the  sky; 
The  cold  wind  in  the  winter, 

The  pleasant  summer  sun, 
The  ripe  fruits  in  the  garden, 

He  made  them  ev'ry  one. 

3  The  tall  trees  in  the  green-wood, 

The  meadows  where  we  play, 
The  rushrs  by  the  water, 

We  gather  ev'ry  day ; 
He  gave  us  eyes  to  see  them. 

And  lips  that  we  miixht  tell 
How  great  is  God  Almighty, 

Who  doeth  all  tilings  well.     Amen. 


124. 


BABY  brother,  baby  brother, 
You  must  shut  those  little  eyes ; 
You  must  sleep,  my  baby  brother, 
You  must  hush  those  baby  cries. 

Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 
While  I  rock  you  on  my  arm, 

You  are  safe,  my  baby  brother, 
No  one  here  will  do  you  harm. 
(97) 


(Sewetal  i&mn. 

3  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

Once  the  Lord  of  life  and  love 
Came  on  earth  a  little  baby, 
From  His  throne  in  Heaven  above. 

4  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

Jesus  had  a  mother  too, 
And  she  nursed  Him  and  she  loved  Him, 
Just  as  mother  loveth  you. 

5  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

Shall  I  tell  you  why  He  came  ? 
That  we  might  become  His  children, 
And  be  called  by  His  Name. 

6  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

Jesus  came,  and  lived,  and  died; 
Lived  to  teach  us  to  be  holy, 
And  for  us  was  crucified. 

7  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

On  our  brow  His  cross  we  wear, 
If  we  love  as  He  has  loved  us, 
We  His  own  true  children  are. 

8  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

Jesus  rose  again  on  high, 
There  He  waits  to  make  us  ready, 
Till  He  take  us  to  the  sky. 

9  Baby  brother,  baby  brother, 

O  how  thankful  we  must  feel, 
That  the  blest  and  holy  Saviour, 
Loves  us  little  children  still ! 


125. 


BLESSED  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
They  have  loved  the  better  part; 
When  life's  journey  they  have  trod, 
They  shall  go  to  see  their  God. 

Till  in  glory  they  appear, 
They  shall*  often  see  Him  here! 
(98) 


tftttttftl  fRjjmnjsi. 


And  His  grace  shall  learn  to  know 
In  His  glorious  works  below. 

3  When  the  Sun  begins  to  rise. 
Spreading  brightness  through  the  skies, 
They  will  love  to  praise  and  bless 
Christ,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

4  In  the  watches  of  the  night. 

When  the  stars  are  clear  and  bright, 
<;  Thus  the  just  shall  shine  "  they  say, 
'•In  the  Resurrection-day/' 

5  When  the  leaves  in  autumn  die, 
Falling  fast  and  silently, 

'•These,"  they  think,  "that  now  seem  dead, 
Shall  in  spring  lift  up  their  head." 

6  God  in  every  thing  they  see : 
First  in  all  their  thoughts  is  He: 
They  have  loved  the  better  part; — 
Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart !     Amen. 


126. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  fair  the  lily  grows ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  fhe  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  Lo !  such  the  child,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
13  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose,  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  asre 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 
(99) 


(fttnmxl  Upuw. 

5  O  Thou,  Whose  infant  feet  were  found 

Within  Thy  Father's  shrine; 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned. 
Were  all  alike  divine; 

6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  Own.     Amen. 


127. 


CHILDREN,  come  and  list  to  me, 
While  I  speak  of  God  above ; 
All  the  glorious  things  you  see, 
Are  His  works  of  pow'r  and  love. 

2  Wheresoe'er  your  feet  have  trod, 

Scattered  blessings  round  you  lie, 
All  by  God's  kind  love  bestowed, 
Who  has  made  both  earth  and  sky. 

3  When  you  hear  the  loud  winds  howling. 

Tearing  by  with  sudden  crash, 
Or  the  thunder's  fearful  growling, 
Mingled  with  the  lightning's  flash: 

4  These  are  subject  to  the  Lord, 

All  created  by  His  will, 
And  with  one  Almighty  word, 
He  can  make  the  storm  be  still. 

5  0  dear  children  you  should  try, 

This  Almighty  God  to  love, 
That  when  your  fi  ail  bodies  die, 
You  may  see  His  face  above.     Amen. 


128. 


CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 
(100) 


(general  jfttjmug. 

2  We  are  travelling  borne  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  lathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Banish'd  once,  by  sin  betray'd, 
Christ  our  Advocate  was  made; 
Pardoird  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  Home. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

5  Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father  unto  Thee  we  raise : 
Praise  to  Thee,  0  Christ,  our  King, 
And  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  sing.     Amen. 


129. 


DAY  by  day  we  magnify  Thee— 
When  our  hymns  in  school  we  raise; 
Daily  work  begun  and  ended 
With  the  daily  voice  of  praise. 

2  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee-- 

When,  as  each  new  day  is  born, 
On  our  knees  at  home  we  bless  Thee 
For  the  mercies  of  the  morn. 

3  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee — 

In  our  hymns  before  we  sleep; 
Angels  hear  them,  watching  by  us, 
Christ's  dear  lambs  all  night  to  keep. 

4  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee— 

Not  in  words  of  praise  alone ; 

Truthful  lips  and  meek  obedience, 

Show  Thy  glory  in  Thine  own. 

5  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee— 

When,  for  Jesus'  sake  we  try 
(101) 


(SettcnU  fj&gwittisi. 

Every  wrong  to  bear  with  patience, 
Every  sin  to  mortify. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee— 
Till  our  days  on  earth  shall  cease, 

Till  we  rest  from  these  our  labours, 
Waiting  for  Thy  Day  in  peace : 

Then,  on  that  eternal  morning, 
With  Thy  great  redeemed  host, 

May  we  fully  magnify  Thee — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  !    Amen. 


130. 


EVERY  morning  the  red  sun 
Rises  warm  and  bright ; 
But  the  evening  cometh  on, 
And  the  dark,  cold  night; 
There's  a  bright  land  far  away, 
Where  is  never  ending  day. 

2  Every  spring  the  sweet  young  flowers 

Open  fresh  and  gay ; 
Till  the  chilly  autumn  hours 

Wither  them  away : 
There's  a  land  we  have  not  seen, 
Where  the  trees  are  always  green. 

3  Little  birds  sing  songs  of  praise 

All  the  summer  long; 
But  in  colder,  shorter  days 

They  forget  their  song : 
There's  a  place  where  Angels  sing 
Ceaseless  praises  to  their  King. 

4  Christ  our  Lord  is  ever  near 

Those  who  follow  Him  ! 
But  we  cannot  see  Him  here, 

For  our  eyes  are  dim : 
There  is  a  most  happy  place, 
Where  men  always  see  His  Face. 
(102) 


Who  shall  go  to  that  bright  land  ? 

All  who  do  the  right : 
Holy  children  there  shall  stand, 

In  their  robes  of  white, 
For  that  Heaven  so  bright  and  blest, 
Is  our  everlasting  rest.     Amen. 


131. 


"171  OR  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 
_L    Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  Thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  0  one,  0  only  mansion  ! 

O  Paradise  of  joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy: 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  peopie  raise. 

3  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

And  the  Corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
To  pilgrims  far  away ! 


Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 
They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 

Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

5  O  sweet  and  blessed  Country, 

The  Home  of  God's  elect ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  Country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art.  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 


102. 


GENTLE  Jesu,  meek  and  mild, 
Look  upon  a  little  child ; 
Pity  my  simplicity; 
Sutter  me  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Put  Thy  hands  upon  my  head ; 
Let  me  in  Thine  arms  be  stayed; 
Let  me  lean  upon  Thy  breast ; 
Lull  me,  lull  me,  Lord,  to  rest. 

3  Hold  me  fast  in  Thine  embrace; 
Let  me  see  Thy  smiling  face; 
Give  me,  Lord,  Thy  blessing  give; 
Pray  for  me,  and  I  shall  live. 

4  Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  Child. 

5  Let  me,  above  all,  fulfil 

God  my  Heavenly  Father's  will; 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 

6  Loving  Jesu,  gentle  Lnmb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am; 

(104) 


(Sencral  Digmns. 

Make  me,  Satiour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

7  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  in  me. 

8  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 

Now  and  evermore  shall  be.     Amen. 


133. 

GOD  hath  made  the  moon,  whose  beam 
Shimmers  soft  o'er  hill  and  stream, 
Lighting  with  her  silvery  gleam 

All  our  lonely  way. 
Glides  she,  with  companions  bright, 
Thro'  the  silent  hours  of  night; 
Then  fades  in  overwhelming  light, 
Lost  in  perfect  day. 

2  God  hath  made  the  glorious  sun, 
Through  his  daily  course  to  run; 
From  the  dawn  till  day  is  done 

Brightly  shineth  he. 
When  his  circling  round  is  o'er, 
And  we  S3e  him  here  no  more, 
He  rises  on  a  brighter  shore, 

Far  beyond  the  sea. 

3  God  hath  sent  me  here  below, 
In  my  daily  life  to  show 
Constant  love  to  friend  and  foe, 

As  He  showed  for  me. 
When  we  here  have  closed  our  eyes, 
Sunk  where  death's  dark  ocean  lies, 
To  worlds  of  glory  may  we  rise, 

Lighted,  Lord,  by  Thee!     Amen. 
(105) 


134. 

GOD  is  love;  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove: 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays  and  ages  move; 

But  His  mercy  waneth  never; 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  mist  His  brightness  streameth, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth; 

God  is  wisdom"  God  is  love.     Amen. 


135. 

\  OD  of  Heaven!  hear  our  singing; 
Only  little  ones  are  we, 
Yet  a  great  petition  bringing, 
Father,  now  we  come  to  Thee. 


Gc 


2  Let  Thy  Kingdom  come,  we  pray  Thee, 

Let  the  world  in  Thee  find  rest, 
Let  all  know  Thee  and  obey  Thee, 
Loving,  praising,  blessing,  blest! 

3  Let  the  sweet  and  joyful  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  Jove, 
Wake  on  earth  a  song  of  glory, 
Like  the  Angels'  song  above. 

4  Father,  send  the  glorious  hour, 

Ev'ry  heart  be  Thine  alone! 
For  the  kingdom  and  the  power, 

And  the  glory  are  Thine  own.    Amen. 
(106) 


titattval  5iymtt£. 
136. 

GO  when  the  morning  shineth, 
Go  when  the  noon  is  bright; 
Go  when  the  day  declineth, 
Go  in  the  hush  of  night: 
Go  with  pure  heart  and  feeling, 
Cast  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 
Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee ; 

All  who  are  lov'd  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be. 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim; 
And  link  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  Name. 

3  But  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee, 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way — 
E'en  then,  in  silence  breathing, 

The  spirit,  rais'd  above, 
Will  reach  the  throne  of  glory, 

Of  mere}7,  truth,  and  love. 

4  Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sickness, 

Before  His  foot-stool  fall; 
Remember  in  thy  gladness, 

His  love  Who  gave  thee  all. 
Oh!  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  we  can  compare, 
The  power  which  He  has  given, 

To  approach  His  throne  in  pray'r.     Amen. 


137. 


GRACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee : 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms,  and  carried 
In  Thy  Bosom  may  we  be ; 
(107) 


Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 
From  all  want  and  danger  free* 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  Fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sinful  folly 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, 
Mingled  stream  of  Blood  and  Water, 

Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  Side : 
And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us 

Where  Thine  own  still  waters  glide. 

4  Let  Thy  Holy  Word  instruct  us ; 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light; 
Let  Thy  iove  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right, 
Take  Thine  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it, 

And  to  prove  Thy  burden  light. 

5  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  heart  unfeigned 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring; 
Then,  with  all  the  Saints  in  glory, 

Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King.     Amen* 


138.  

HARK  !  hark,  my  soul !  Angelic  songs  are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's  wave-beat 
shore : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more! 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night 
(108) 


2  Onward  we  go.  for  still  wre  hear  them  singing, 

"  Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to  thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

4  Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and  dreary, 

The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be  past ; 
All  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  Heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come  at  last 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

5  Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keeping; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc.     Amen. 


139. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 

Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear; 
May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 
Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 
And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 
Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee: 
Bear  Thy  lambs  w7hen  they  are  weary 

In  Thine  arms  and  on  Thy  breast, 
Through  life's  desert,  dry  and  dreary, 
Bring  them  to  Thv  heavenly  rest. 
(109) 


Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 

Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love: 
Thy  true  temples,  Holy  Spirit, 

May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bfiss  inherit, 

And  for  evermore  be  Thine.     Amen. 


140.  

HOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

,    2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name !  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thouart, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death.     Amen. 

141.  ' ' 

HUMBLE  praises,  Holy  Jesu, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee: 
In  Thy  mercy  0  receive  us ! 
Suffer  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 
(110) 


2  Blessed  Jesu !    Thou  hast  bidden 

Babes  like  us  to  come  to  Thee, 
Though  by  Thy  disciples  chidden, 
Thou  didst  tell  them  not  to  flee. 

3  Saviour,  condescend  to  feed  U3; 

Richly  let  Thy  mercy  flow : 
Send  Thy  Spirit,  Blessed  Jesu  ! 
Light  and  life  on  us  bestow.     Amen. 


142. 


TJTSHED  was  the  evening  hymn, 
XI  The  temple  courts  were  dark ; 
The  lamp  was  burning  dim 

Before  the  sacred  ark; 
When  suddenly  a  Voice  divine 
Rang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept ; 
His  watch  the  temple-child, 

The  little  Levite.  kept; 
And  what  from  Eli's  sense  was  sealed, 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  Oh  !  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 

The  open  ear.  0  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word. 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all. 

4  Oh  !  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  House  Thou  art, 

Or  watches  at  Thy  gates 
By  day  and  night,  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 
(HI) 


Oh !  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death, 
That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise.    Amen. 


143. 


I  LOVE  the  Holy  Angels, 
So  beautiful  and  bright ; 
And  though  I  cannot  see  them, 

They're  with  me  day  and  night: 
They  watch  around  my  bed-side, 

They  see  me  at  my  play; 
They  know  my  every  action, 
They  hear  the  words  I  say. 

2  'Tis  God.  our  Heavenly  Father, 

Who  doth  the  Angels  send 
To  guard  His  little  children 

Until  their  life  shall  end. 
When  we  are  cross  and  naughty 

The  Holy  Angels  grieve, 
For  they  are  sad  when  children 

The  way  of  goodness  leave. 

3  And  when  I  die,  the  Angels 

Will  bear  my  soul  away, 
While  here  my  body  resteth 

Until  the  Judgment  Day. 
They'll  bear  me  gently,  softly, 

With  loving  care  most  sweet, 
And  lay  me  down  in  safety 

At  my  Redeemer's  feet. 

4  There  with  the  Holy  Angels, 

And  holy  men  of  old, 
And  all  good  friends  who  loved  me, 
Too  many  to  be  told. 
(112) 


Centra!  jKjjmtt?. 

Shall  I  be  with  the  Angels, 
And  all  that  people  bright, 

For  ever  and  for  ever, 
In  God's  most  glorious  light. 

Among  the  flowers  of  Heaven, 

That  never  die  or  fade, 
And  far  more  lovely  music 

Than  here  on  earth  is  made. 
For  ever,  ever  happy 

Together  we  shall  be, 
For  there  our  Lord  and  Saviour 

For  ever  we  shall  see !     Amen. 


144. 


Fi  our  work,  and  in  our  play, 
Jesu,  be  Thou  ever  near; 
Guarding,  guiding  all  the  day, 
Keeping  in  Thy  holy  fear. 

2  Thou  didst  toil,  a  lowly  Child, 

In  the  far  oil'  Holy  Land, 
Blessing  labour  un  defiled, 
Pure  and  honest  of  the  hand. 

3  Thou  wilt  bless  our  playhour  too, 

If  we  ask  Thy  succour  strong; 
Watch  o'er  all  we  say  and  do. 

Hold  us  back  from  guilt  and  wrong. 

4  Oh!  how  happy  thus  to  spend. 

Work  and  playtime  in  His  sight, 
Till  the  Rest  which  shall  not  end, 

Till  the  Day  which  knows  not  night.     Amen. 


145. 


IX  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust; 
He  is  gentle.  He  is  just; 
He  my  strength  is.  He  my  song, 
And  my  crown  shall  be  ere  long. 
(113) 


(Btnmxl  Hjjmttfc 

2  He  may  chasten  and  correct, 
But  He  never  can  neglect; 

May  in  faithfulness  reprove, 
But  He  ne'er  can  cease  to  love. 

3  While  in  Him  my  trust  is  true, 
Fear  not  I  what  man  can  do; 
Joy  and  health  with  me  abide 

While  the  Lord  is  on  my  side.     Amen. 


146. 


IN  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
We,  Thy  children,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling, 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear — 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthen'd 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Cheer'd  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthen'd 
May  we  run  nor  weary  be; 

Till  Thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  Heaven  we  see. 

3  Then  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee  Thy  people  shall  adore, 
Trusting  of  enjoyment  greater 
Far  than  thought  conceived  before, 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed  and  evermore.     Amen. 


147. 


IN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 
In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  age  arrive,  and,  trembling,  wait 

Its  summons  to  the  tomb, 
Remember  thy  Creator,  God; 

For  Him  thy  powers  employ; 
Make  Him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 
(114) 


(general  ltgt**A 


3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth.     Amen. 


148.  

I  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  calFd  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold; 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head, 

That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  1  might  have  seen  His  kind  look  when  He  said, 
Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me. 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above. 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  lie  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
And  many  dear  children  shall  be  with  Him  there, 
For  of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall, 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for  them  rM, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come.     Amen. 


149. 


JERUSALEM,  the  golden! 
J    With  milk  and  honey  blest; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 


I  know  not,  oh !  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  Angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng*. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 
There  is  the  throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 
0  sweet  and  blessed  Country, 

The  Home  of  God's  elect ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  Country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen. 


150. 


JESU.  high  in  glory, 
Lend  a  listening  ear; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 
2  Though  Thou  art  so  holy, 
Heaven's  Almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 
When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 
(116) 


151. 


(general  flgmiw. 

3  We  are  little  children, 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray; 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  ua 
In  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Save  us.  Lord,  from  sinning, 

Watch  us  day  by  day; 

Help  us  now  to  love  Thee; 

Take  our  sins  away: 

5  Then,  when  Jesus  calls  U3 

To  our  heavenly  Home, 
We  would  gladly  answer, 

'Saviour,  Lord,  we  come.'    Amen. 


JESU,  meek  and  gentle, 
Sox  of  God  Most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offences. 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Pill  our  hearts  with  love; 
Draw  us.  Holy  Jesu, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5  Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 

Sox  of  God  Most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry.     Amen. 
(117) 


152. 


JESUS  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
Once  for  us  a  child, 
In  Thy  whole  behaviour, 
Meek,  obedient,  mild; 
In  Thy  footsteps  treading 
We  Thy  lambs  will  be, 
Foe  nor  danger  dreading, 
While  we  follow  Thee. 

!  For  the  varied  blessings 

Given  us  to  share; 
Mother's  fond  caressings, 

Father's  guardian  care ; 
For  our  friends  and  kindred, 

For  our  daily  food, 
For  our  wanderings  hindered; 

For  our  learning  good. 

For  all  Thou  bestowest, 

All,  Thou  dost  withhold; 
Whatsoe'er  Thou  knowest 

Best  for  us,  Thy  fold; 
For  all  gifts  and  graces 

While  we  live  below, 
Till  in  heavenly  places 

We  Thy  face  shall  know. 

We,  Thy  children,  raising 

Unto  Thee  our  hearts, 
In  Thy  constant  praising 

Bear  our  duteous  parts. 
As  Thy  love  hath  won  us 

From  the  world  away, 
Still  Thy  hands  put  on  us; 

Bless  us  day  by  day. 

>  Let  Thine  Angels  guide  us; 
Let  Thine  Arms  enfold; 
In  Thy  Bosom  hide  us, 
Sheltered  from  the  cold; 
(118) 


153. 


To  Thyself  us  gather, 
'Mid  the  ransomed  host, 

Praising  Thee,  the  Father, 
And  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


154. 


JESUS  is  our  Shepherd, 
Well  we  know  Hi3  voice; 
How  the  gentlest  whisper, 

Makes  our  hearts  rejoice ! 
Even  when  He  chideth, 

Tender  is  His  tone, 
None  but  He  shall  guide  us ; 
We  are  His  alone. 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd ; 

Guarded  by  His  Arm, 
Though  the  wolves  may  raven 

None  can  do  us  harm ; 
When  we  tread  death's  valley, 

Dark  with  fearful  gloom, 
We  will  fear  no  evil, 

Victors  o'er  the  tomb. 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd ; 

With  His  goodness  now 
And  His  tender  mercy, 

He  doth  us  endow  ! 
Let  us  sing  His  praises 

With  a  gladsome  heart, 
Till  in  Heaven  we  meet  Him 

Never  more  to  part.     Amen. 


JESUS  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me: 
He  is  always,  always  near: 
If  I  try  to  please  Him  truly, 
There  is  nought  that  I  can  fear. 
(119) 


(Sterol  Spin*'. 

2  Jesus  loves  me,— well  I  know  it, 

For  to  save  my  soul  He  died : 
He  for  me  bore  pain  and  sorrow, 
Nailed  hands  and  pierced  side. 

3  Jesus  loves  me,  night  and  morning 

Jesus  hears  the  prayers  I  pray : 
And  He  never,  never  leaves  me, 
When  I  work  or  when  I  play. 

4  Jesus  loves  me,— and  He  watches 

Over  me  with  loving  eye, 
And  He  sends  His  holy  Angels, 
Safe  to  keep  me,  till  I  die. 

5  Jesus  loves  me,  —0  Lord  Jesu, 

Now  I  pray  Thee  by  Thy  love, 
Keep  me  ever  pure  and  holy, 
Till  I  come  to  Thee  above !     Amek. 


155. 


JESUS,  Saviour,  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  Bosom  fly, 
While  the  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high: 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past;    . 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  Refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me: 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd ; 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
(120) 


(Senmtl  llymn£. 

Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 

Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 
Rise  to  all  eternity.     Amen. 


156. 


157. 


JESUS,  Saviour,  Sox  of  God, 
J    Who  for  me  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who  for  me  became  a  Child; 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 

2  I  Thy  little  lamb  would  be, 
Jesus.  I  would  follow  Thee; 
Samuel  was  Thy  child  of  old, 
Take  me,  too,  within  Thy  fold. 

3  Teach  me  how  to  pray  to  Thee, 
Make  me  holy,  heavenly; 

Let  me  love  what  Thou  dost  love, 
Let  me  live  alone  with  Thee.     Amen. 


LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  Child. 

!  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart! 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind; 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

Let  me,  above  all, fulfil 
God  my  Heavenly  Father's  will; 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve : 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 

:  Loving  Jesu,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 
(121) 


(fttntxal  fjtgtmw. 

5  Then  shall  I  show  forth  Thy  praise 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days ; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  in  me.    Amen. 

158.  

LEAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  th'  encircling  gloom 
Lead  Thou  me  on ; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  Home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
Keep  Thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene ;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  pray'd  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will:  remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone. 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
AVhich  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

Amen. 

159. 


LEAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee: 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

!  Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us; 
All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 
(122) 


160. 


(Seueval  pu,mu*u 

Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 
Long  and  dreary, 
Faint  and  weary, 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 
Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy, 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy; 
Tims  provided, 
Pardon'd,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy.     Amen. 


LITTLE  children,  come  to  Jesus; 
Hear  Him  saying,  come  to  Me: 
Blessed  Jesus,  Who  to  save  us, 

Shed  His  Blood  on  Calvary. 
Little  souls  were  made  to  serve  Him; 

Ail  His  holy  law  fulfil: 
Little  hearts  were  made  to  love  Him; 

Little  hands  to  do  His  will. 
2  Little  eyes  to  read  the  Bible, 

Given  from  the  heavens  above, 
Little  ears  to  hear  the  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love; 
Little  tongues  to  sing  His  praises; 

Little  feet  to  walk  Hi3  ways; 
Little  bodies  to  be  temples 

Where  the  Holy  Spirit  stays.     Amen. 

161.  

LITTLE  children,  who  would  ever 
Tread  the  safe  and  narrow  way, 
Jesus'  footsteps  long  to  follow, 
And  His  gentle  voice  obey. 
2  As  a  rough  road  often  trodden, 
Smooth  and  easy  doth  become, 
So  the  straight  and  narrow  pathway, 
Widens,  brightens  nearer  Home. 
(123) 


3  Eye  ne'er  saw,  nor  ear  hath  heard  it, 

Neither  can  the  heart  conceive, 
Of  the  joy  which  God  prepareth, 
For  His  children  who  believe. 

4  Yet  the  Spirit  doth  reveal  it 

Here  we  have  our  bliss  in  part, 
Since,  our  heritage  for  ever, 
God  abideth  in  our  heart.    Amen. 


162. 


LORD  Jesus  Christ,  we  come  to  Thee, 
For  Thou  hast  deign'd  on  earth  to  be 
A  pious  and  a  loving  Child, 
Whom  never  sin  nor  guilt  defiled. 

2  We  ask  but  one  thing  for  our  lot, 
O  Lord,  deny  Thy  children  not, — 
Teach  us  to  rest  upon  Thy  will, 
And  take  Thee  for  our  Pattern  still. 

3  0  put  Thy  Spirit  in  our  breast, 
Help  us  to  learn  with  childlike  zest, 
That  we  may  lay  the  one  true  ground, 
And  evermore  in  Thee  be  found.     Amen. 


163. 


LORD  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 
For  love  of  men  a  Child, 
The  Very  God,  yet  born  on  earth 
Of  Mary   undefiled; 

2  Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 

In  this  our  festal  day, 
To  Thee  for  precious  gifts  of  grace 
Thy  ransomed  people  pray. 

3  We  pray  for  childlike  hearts, 

For  gentle  holy  love. 
For  strength  to  do  Thy  will  below 
As  Angels  do  above. 
(124) 


(general  gsmttf. 

4  We  pray  for  simple  faith, 

For  hope  that  never  faints, 
For  true  communion  evermore 
With  all  Thy  blessfcd  Saints. 

5  On  friends  around  us  here 

0  let  Thy  blessing  fall; 
We  pray  for  grace  to  love  them  well, 
But  Thee  beyond  them  ah. 

6  0  joy  to  live  for  Thee! 

0  joy  in  Thee  to  die  ! 
O  very  joy  of  joys  to  see 
Thy  Face  eternally  J 

7  Lord  Jesu3,  God  and  Man, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  one 
And  Spirit  evermore.     Amen. 


164. 


"YTEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
±N    Nearer  to  Thee; 
E'en  tho'  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me: 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone : 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God.  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  Heaven: 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 
In  mercy  given : 
"  (126) 


(Setter »I  SgmwisJ. 

Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  I 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Altars  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  I    Amen. 


165. 


OCOME,  dear  child,  along  with  me, 
And  look  on  yonder  clear  blue  sky, 
The  moon  is  shining  bright,  you  see, 
And  stars  are  twinkling  up  on  high. 

2  'Tis  there,  my  child,  far,  far  above, 

That  Heaven's  eternal  Kingdom  lies, 
There  holy  Angels  dwell  in  love, 
And  tears  are  wiped  from  oft'  all  eyes. 

3  It  is  a  holy,  happy  place, 

Without  a  sorrow,  pain,  or  care, 
There  you  may  see  the  Saviour's  face, 
Who  loves  to  take  good  children  there. 

4  O  pray  each  night  that  God  may  bless, 

And  keep  you  while  on  earth  you  stay, 
And  give  you  endless  happiness, 

When  from  the  earth  you  pass  away.      Amen. 
C126) 


166. 


(general  glgmng. 

0  HAPPY  band  of  pilgrims, 
If  onward  ye  will  tread, 
With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 
To  Jesus  as  your  Head. 

2  O  happy  if  ye  labour 

As  Jesus  did  for  men: 
O  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  then. 

3  The  Cross  that  Jesus  carried 

He  carried  as  your  due: 
The  Crown  that  Jesus  weareth 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

4  The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 

The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 
The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  tarn. 

5  The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrows  ye  endure, 
The  manifold  temptations 
That  death  alone  can  cure. 

6  What  ar^  they  but  His  jewels 

Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  Heaven  on  earth? 

7  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

Look  upward  to  the  skies, 
Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  so  great  a  prize.     Amen. 


167. 


0  HEAVENLY  Father,  bow  Thine  ear, 
And  hearken  to  Thy  servants  here, 
While  we  our  youthful  voices  raise 
In  fervent  prayers  and  sonars  of  praise; 
Gladly  to  Thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  Heavenly  Home. 
(127) 


2  From  oat  the  busy  ways  of  life, 
From  all  its  pleasures  and  its  strife, 
We  seek,  0  Lord,  Thy  loving  face, 
And  beg  the  treasures  of  Thy  grace: 

Gladly  to  Thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  Heavenly  Home. 

3  Teach  us,  dear  Lord,  Thy  way  to  know, 
And  help  us  in  that  way  to  go, 

That  so  our  walk  with  Thee  begun 
May  in  Thy  footsteps  always  run : 
Gladly  to  Thy  courts  we  come, 
O  guide  us  to  our  Heavenly  Home. 

4  Let  the  sweet  sunshine  of  Thy  love, 
Still  hovering  o'er  us  like  the  dove, 
Fill  all  our  hearts  and  homes  with  joy, 
And  all  our  grateful  hours  employ : 

Gladly  to  Thy  courts  we  come, 

O  lead  us  to  our  Heavenly  Home.     Amen. 


168. 


ONE  is  kind  above  all  others, 
O  how  He  loves ! 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

0  how  He  loves! 
Earthly  friends  may  pain  and  grieve  thee, 
One  day  kind,  the  next  day  leave  thee, 
But  this  Friend  will  ne'er  deceive  thee, 
O  how  He  loves ! 

Blessed  Jesus  !  would'st  thou  know  Him: 

0  how  He  loves ! 
Give  thyself  entirely  to  Him: 

O  how  He  loves  ! 
Is  it  sin  that  pains  and  grieves  thee, 
Unbelief  or  trials  seize  thee? 
Jesus  can  from  all  release  thee: 

O  how  He  loves ! 
(128) 


(ftttttfjtt  gjjmttj. 

3  He's  thy  Friend,  He  died  to  save  thee; 

0  how  He  loves ! 
All  through  life  He  will  not  leave  thee  : 

0  how  He  loves ! 
Think  no  more  of  friendship  hollow, 
Take  His  easy  yoke  and  follow ; 
Jesus  carries  all  thy  sorrow : 

0  how  He  loves ! 

4  All  thy  sin  shall  be  forgiven; 

0  how  He  loves ! 
Backward  all  thy  foes  be  driven ; 

0  how  He  loves ! 
Every  blessing  He'll  provide  thee, 
Nought  but  good  shall  e'er  betide  thee: 
Safe  to  glory  He  will  guide  thee; 

6  how  He  loves ! 


169. 


0  PARADISE,  0  Paradise, 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true, 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc 

3  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here ; 

I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc 
129 


(Stntxnl  yfr$vim$. 

4  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

5  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 
In  love  prepares  for  me ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc 

6  Lord  Jesu,  King  of  Paradise, 

O  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true. 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight.     Ames. 


170. 


"HOCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
_Lt  Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  Side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 

(130) 


(fttnttnl  !&%\\\n$. 

And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee.    Amen. 


171. 


172. 


SADLY  bend  the  flowers, 
In  the  heavy  rain : 
After  beating*  showers, 

Sunbeams  come  again. 
Little  birds  are  silent 

All  the  dark  night  through; 
But  when  morning  dawneth, 

Their  song3  are  sweet  and  new. 
When  a  sudden  sorrow 

Comes  like  cloud  and  night, 
Wait  for  God's  to-morrow; 

All  will  then  be  bright. 
Only  wait  and  trust  Him 

Just  a  little  while; 
After  evening  tear  drops 

Shall  come  the  morning  smile.     Amen. 


SAVIOUR,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us; 
Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare; 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Thou  hast  bought  U3,  Thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us ; 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 
Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Let  U3  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour, 

Early  let  us  learn  Thy  will ; 
Do  Thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
(131) 


dkncval  l&jmtt?. 


With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us, — love  U3  still.     Amex. 


173. 


SAVIOUR,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays : 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  lova 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 

Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Didst  redeem  me  with  Thy  blood. 

4  By  Thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home.     Amen, 


174. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  from  above, 
Thy  feeble  flock  behold; 
And  let  us  never  lose  Thy  love, 
Nor  wander  from  Thy  fold. 

2  Thou  wilt  not  cast  Thy  lambs  away; 

Thy  hand  is  ever  near 
To  guide  them,  lest  they  go  astray, 
And  keep  them  safe  from  fear. 

3  Guide  us  through  life;  and  when  at  last 

We  enter  into  rest, 
Thy  tender  arms  around  us  cast, 
And  fold  us  to  Thv  breast.     Amen. 
(132) 


Ocntvat  IStjmiw. 
175. 

SHEPHERD  sweet  and  fair,  and  holy, 
Hear.  0  hear  me,  while  I  pray; 
Let  a  child,  so  weak  and  lowly, 
Be  thy  care  in  life's  young  day. 

'•Jesus  only! " 
Hear  in  pity,  hear  me  pray. 

2  Wlien  Thy  voice,  the  stillness  breaking, 

Seems  to  whisper  soft  to  me: 
"  Child  of  sin  the  world  forsaking, 
Take  thy  cross  and  follow  me.v 

"Jesus  only!" 
Give  me  grace  to  learn  of  Thee. 

5  Grace  to  seek  Thee  as  my  Saviour, 
Grace  to  trust  Thee  as  my  Friend, 
Grace  to  love  Thee  as  my  Father, 
And  Thy  sweet  commands  attend. 
"Jesus  only!  " 
Now  and  ever  without  end. 

4  Like  a  lamb  of  Thine  forever, 

Bear  me,  Saviour,  on  Thy  breast, 

Guard  me,  keep  me,  leave  me  never, 

.  With  Thy  blessing  make  me  blest. 

"  Jesus  only!  n 
Guide  me  to  Thv  Home  of  rest.     Amex. 


SUMMER  suns  are  glowing 
Over  land  and  sea, 
Happy  light  is  flowing 

Bountiful  and  free. 
Everything  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays, 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 
Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 
(133) 


2  God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world, 
And  His  banner  gleameth 

Everywhere  unfurled. 
Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  Love. 

3  Lord,  upon  our  blindness, 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  Thy  loving-kindness 

Make  us  love  Thee  more; 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  our  sky, 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 

Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 

4  We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light: 
Life  is  dark  without  Thee; 

Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 
Light  of  Light !  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way, 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  day.    Amen. 


177. 


TENDER  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping; 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping ! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it; 
To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 

Thou  dost  now  with  joy  receive  it ; 
Cloth ea  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 
(134) 


Ah,  Lord  Jesu,  grant  that  we 
Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 

And  the  lovely  pastures  see 
That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving; 

Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 

Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love.     Amen. 


178. 


THERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  that  never  changes, 

Whose  love  will  never  die; 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
The  precious  Name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children, 

Above  the  )  /right  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  His  Father  cry : 
A  rest  from  every  trouble 

From  sin  and  danger  free; 
There  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare, 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  can  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  to  Jesus 
Shall  wear  it  bv-nnd-bv; 
(135, 


179. 


(titntvixl  !*ymu& 

A  crown  of  brightest  glory 
Which  He  shall  sure  bestow 

On  all  who  love  the  Saviour, 
And  walk  with  Him  below. 

There's  a  song  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music 

For  their  hymn  of  victory: 
And  all  above  is  pleasure, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone; 
O  come,  dear  little  children, 

That  all  may  be  jTour  own.    Ambn. 


THE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 
The  brightness  of  the  day; 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away ! 
Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven, 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor, 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
That  setteth  never  more ! 

2  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint; 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint ! 
Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white; 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  nor  night ! 

3  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
Oh,  by  Thy  love   and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down. 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown  !    Amen. 
(136) 


180. 


Qkncrai  fljjmns. 

THE  year  is  swiftly  waning; 
The  summer  days  are  past; 
And  life,  brief  life,  is  speeding: 
The  end  is  nearing  fast. 

2  The  ever-changing  seasons 

In  silence  come  and  go; 
But  Thou,  Eternal  Father, 
No  time  or  change  canst  know. 

3  Oh  !  pour  Thy  Grace  upon  us, 

That  we  may  worthier  be, 
Each  year  that  passes  o'er  us, 
To  dwell  in  Heaven  with  Thee. 

4  Behold,  the  bending  orchards 

With  bounteous  fruits  are  crowned; 
Lord,  in  our  hearts  more  richly 
Let  heavenly  fruits  abound. 

5  Oh  !  by  each  mercy  sent  us, 

And  by  each  grief  and  pain, 
By  blessings  like  the  sunshine, 
And  sorrows  like  the  rain, 

6  Our  barren  hearts  make  fruitful 

With  every  goodly  grace, 
That  we  Thy  Name  may  hallow, 
And  see  at  last  Thv  Face.     Amen. 


131. 


THROUGH  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 

Marching  to  the  Promised  Land. 
Clear  before  us  throuirh  the  darkness 

Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  Light, 
Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother,^ 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night 
(137) 


©ttwral  3fcm«£« 

2  One  the  Light  of  God's  own  Presence, 

O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed, 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 

Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread: 
One  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One  the  Faith  which  never  tires, 
One  the  earnest  looking  forward, 

One  the  Hope  our  God  inspires. 

3  One  the  strain  the  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one; 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 

One  the  march  in  God  begun : 
One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  shore, 
Where  the  One  Almighty  Father 

Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

4  Onward,  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers, 

Onward, with  the  Cross  our  aid! 
Bear  its  shame,  and  tight  its  battle, 

Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade ! 
Soon  will  come  the  great  awaking; 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb; 
Then,  the  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom !     Amen. 


182.  

TWO  little  feet  to  walk  the  way  to  Heaven. 
Two  little  hands  for  loving  labour  iriven, 
Two  little  eyes  to  read  God's  Holy  Word; 
Two  little  lips  to  praise  the  Blessed  Lord, 
One  deathless  soul,  beaming  with  love  and  light, 
So  shall  we  live  alway  in  Jesus'  sight.     Amen. 

183.  

UP  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  the  stars  are  peeping, 
Farther  still  than  I  can  see, 
Heav'nly  watchers  over  me, 
Nightly  care  are  keeping. 
(138) 


fttttttftl  Suumts. 

!  And,  if  like  the  Angels.  I 

Could  behold  around  rue, 
I  should  see  them  come  and  go, 
Pass  from  Heaven  to  earth  below; 

And  their  hosts  surround  me. 
All  day  long  and  all  night  too, 

While  I'm  safely  sleeping, 
Busy  on  their  task  of  love, 
They  are  sent  from  Heaven  above 

Faithful  vigil  keeping. 
And  whilst  us,  from  evil  things, 

Angels  are  defending, 
Little  children  robed  in  white 
Sing  before  the  throne  of  light, 

In  dayiight  never  ending. 
Jesus  took  them  for  His  own, 

Made  them  pure  and  holy, 
And  on  earth  His  gentle  love 
Trained  them  for  their  Home  above, 

Safe  from  sin  and  folly. 
Blessed  Jesu  take  me  too, 

Though  I'm  weak  and  lowly, 
Let  Thy  gentle  grace  within 
Make  my  garments  white  and  clean, 

And  my  spirit  holy.     Amen. 


184. 


¥E  are  but  little  children  weak, 
Xor  born  in  any  high  estate; 
What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake. 

Who  is  so  high  and  good  and  great  ? 
We  know  the  Holy  Innocents 

Laid  down  for  Him  their  infant  life. 
And  Martyrs  brave  and  patient  Saints 

Have  stood  for  Him  in  lire  and  strife. 
We  wear  the  cross  they  wore  of  old. 

Our  lips  have  learned  like  vows  to  make; 
(139) 


We  need  not  die;  we  cannot  tight, 
What  may  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake  ? 

4  O,  day  by  day,  each  Christian  child 

Has  much  to  do,  without,  within ; 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

5  When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise; 
When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes; 

6  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow, 

Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word; 
Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  tight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

7  With  smiles  of  peace. and  looks  of  love, 

Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  make, 
Bid  kind  good  humour  brighten  there, 
And  do  all  still  for  Jesus'  sake. 

8  There's  not  a  child  so  small  and  weak 

But  has  his  little  cross  to  take; 
His  little  work  of  love  and  praise 
That  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 


185. 


¥E  are  but  strangers  here, 
Heaven  is  our  Home; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 
Heaven  is  our  Home. 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  us  on  every  hand; 
Heaven  is  our  Fatherland, 
Heaven  is  our  Home. 

What  though  the  tempests  rage? . 

Heaven  is  our  Home ; 
Short  is  our  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  our  Home. 
(140) 


186. 


(5t\xtxix\  Iljjmtw. 

And  Time's  wild  wintry  blast 

Soon  shall  be  overpast, 

We  shall  reach  Home  at  last ; 

Heaven  is  our  Home. 
There  at  our  Saviour's  side, 

Heaven  is  our  Home; 
May  we  be  glorified; 

Heaven  is  our  Home : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest 
Those  we  love  most  and  best, 
Grant  us  with  them  to  rest ; 

Heaven  is  our  Home. 
Grant  us  to  murmur  not, 

Heaven  is  our  Home ; 
Whatever  our  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  our  Home. 
Grant  us  at  last  to  stand 
There  at  Thine  own  Right  Hand, 
Jesu,  in  Fatherland; 

Heaven  is  our  Home!    Amen. 


¥E  are  little  Christian  children, 
We  can  run,  and  talk,  and  play; 
The  great  God  of  earth  and  heaven, 
Made  and  keeps  us  every  day. 

2  We  are  little  Christian  children, 

Christ,  the  Son  of  God  most  high, 
With  his  precious  Blood  redeem'd  us, 
Dying  that  we  might  not  die. 

3  We  are  little  Christian  children, 

God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  is  here ; 

Dwelling  in  our  hearts,  to  make  us 

Kind  and  holy,  good  and  dear. 

4  We  are  little  Christian  children, 

Sav'd  by  Him  Who  lov'd  us  most, 
We  believe  in  God  Almighty, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
(141) 


187. 


(Bciwwl  ISijtw. 


188. 


¥E  are  little  Christians, 
We  are  sons  of  God  ; 
And  our  Home  eternal 
Is  Heaven's  bright  abode. 

2  We  with  sin  and  sorrow 

Are  encompassed  here; 
What  we  one  day  shall  be 
Doth  not  yet  appear. 

3  But  when  Jesus  cometh, 

We  like  Him  shall  be, 
For  in  all  His  beauty, 
We  our  God  shall  see. 

4  Help  us,  Gentle  Jesu, 

Help  Thy  children  weak ; 
We  to  vanquish  Satan 
Ghostly  strength  would  seek. 

5  We  are  thine  own  members, 

Make  us  like  to  Thee, 

For  as  Thou  art  perfect 

We  would  perfect  be; 

6  That  we  may  be  changed, 

When  Thou  dost  appear, 
To  Thy  glorious  likeness 
God  and  Saviour  dear.     Amen. 


¥E  are  little  pilgrims, 
We  are  strangers  here, 
We  are  hast'ning  onward, 

To  our  Home  most  dear: 
All  that  stays  our  progress 

We  will  cast  aside, — 
Sinful  lusts  and  passions, 
Evil  thoughts  and  pride. 
2  Oft  times  we  are  weary, 
Oftentimes  in  pain; 
But  the  hope  of  Heaven 
Cheers  our  souls  again. 
(Hi) 


<&tntml  Sgmn^ 

Grief  will  there  be  rapture, 

Toil  will  there  be  rest ; 
Each  day  brings  us  nearer 

To  our  Home  most  blest.     Amen. 


189. 


¥E  thank  Thee,  Heav'nly  Father, 
For  every  earthly  good, 
For  life,  and  health,  and  clothing, 

And  for  our  daily  food. 
0  give  us  hearts  to  thank  Thee, 

For  ev'ry  blessing  sent, 
And  whatsoe'er  Thou  sendest 
Make  us  therewith  content.    Amen. 


190. 


191. 


¥HAT  a  strange  and  wondrous  story 
From  the  Book  of  God  is  read ! — 
How  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory 
Had  not  where  to  lay  His  head ; — 

2  How  He  left  His  throne  in  Heaven, 

Here  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die, 
That  my  soul  might  be  forgiven, 
And  ascend  to  God  on  high ! 

3  Father  !   let  Thy  Holy  Spirit 

Still  reveal  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  prepare  me  to  inherit 
Glory  where  He  reigns  above 

4  There,  with  Saints  and  Angels  dwelling, 

May  I  that  great  love  proclaim, 
And  with  them  be  ever  telling 
All  the  wonders  of  His  Name.    Amen. 

¥HEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Sion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 
Hosanna  to  His  Name ; 
(H3) 


(&mv\A  fpgmiw. 

Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song: 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  they  sang. 

And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  to  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son: 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  we'll  sing. 

For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No !  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's  : 
Hosanna  to  Jesus,  our  King.     Amen. 


192. 


¥HEN  little  Samuel  woke, 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  ev'ry  word  He  spoke 

How  much  did  he  rejoice ! 
O  blessed,  happy  child,  to  find 
The  God  of  Heaven  so  near  and  kind! 
If  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  He  was  my  Friend, 
How  happy  I  should  be ! 

Oh,  how  would  I  attend ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 
(144) 


tfmtfft!  pt)mn£* 

And  does  He  never  speak  ? 

0  yes;  for,  in  His  word, 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard: 
In  almost  every  page  I  see 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

And  I  beneath  His  care 

May  safely  rest  my  head; 
I  know  that  God  is  there 

To  guard  my  humble  bed; 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

Like  Samuel,  let  me  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  His  word, 
" Speak  Lord;   I  would  obey 

"  The  voice  that  I  have  heard. 
"And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear, 
"  Speak,  for  Thy  servant  waits  to  hear."    Amen. 


193. 


"WHEN  the  world  is  brightest, 
if    And  our  hearts  are  lightest, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 
Let  Thy  hand  be  near  us ! 

When  fife's  scene  is  shaded; 
All  its  bnght  hopes  faded, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 
Light  of  Heaven,  be  near  us ! 

When  with  blessings  sated, 
Or  by  praise  elated, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us ! . 
Let  Thy  Cross  be  near  us ! 

When  the  night  of  sorrow 
Make3  us  dread  to-morrow, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us ! 
Light  of  Heaven,  be  near  us! 
(145) 


5  When  our  foes  surround  us, 
When  our  sins  have  bound  us, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us! 

Let  Thy  help  be  near  us. 

6  When  our  hearts  are  grieving, 
O'er  the  grave  bereaviug, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  I 
Light  of  Heaven,  be  near  us. 

7  When  in  sickness  lying, 
Dark  with  fear  of  dying, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  I 
Let  Thy  help  be  near  us  I 

8  When  life,  slowly  waning, 
Shows  but  Heaven  remaining, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us ! 

Light  of  all,  be  near  us  1    Amen. 


194. 


WHERE  is  the  Holy  Jesus? 
He  lives  in  Heaven  above, 
He  looks  upon  good  children, 
With  tenderness  and  love. 

2  Where  is  the  Holy  Jesus  ? 

His  home  is  everywhere, 
He  loves  that  little  children 
Should  speak  to  Him  in  prayer. 

3  Once  He  came  down  from  Heaven, 

And  became  a  little  child, 
He  was  so  good  and  gentle, 
Obedient^  meek,  and  mild. 

4  He  had  no  naughty  tempers, 

He  said  no  argry  word; 
And  all  good  little  children, 

Should  be  like  Christ  their  Lord. 

5  For  He  will  make  them  holy, 

And  teachable  and  mild, 
And  has  sent  His  Blessed  Spirit 
To  every  Christian  child. 

am 


tftBtfal  fttjjtmtisi. 


6  Then  every  night  and  morning 
When  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 
I  will  ask  the  Holy  Jesus, 
To  help  me  day  by  day.    Amen. 

195.  

WHO  is  this  so  weak  and  helpless, 
Child  of  lowly  Hebrew  Maid, 
Rudely  in  a  stable  sheltered, 
Coldly  in  a  manger  laid  ? 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  all  creation, 

Who  this  wondrous  path  hath  trod 
He  is  God  from  everlasting, 
And  to  everlasting,  God. 

2  Who  is  this— a  Man  of  Sorrows, 

Walking  sadly  life's  hard  way. 
Homeless,  weary,  sighing,  weeping, 

Over  sin  and  Satan's  sway  ? 
'Tis  our  Goi>,  our  glorious  Saviour, 

Risen  above  the  starry  sky, 
To  prepare  the  many  mansions. 

Where  no  tear  can  dim  the  eye. 

3  Who  is  this— behold  Him  raining 

Drops  of  Blood  upon  the  ground  ? 
Who  is  this — despised,  rejected. 

Mock'd,  insulted,  beaten,  bound? 
'Tis  our  God,  Who  gifts  and  graces 

On  His  Church  now  poureth  clown; 
Who  shall  smite  in  holy  vengeance 

All  His  foes  beneath  His  throne. 

4  Who  is  this  that  hangeth  dying, 

With  the  thieves  on  eitheV  side: 
Nails  His  Hands  and  Feet  are  tearing, 

And  the  spear  hath  pierced  His  side? 
'Tis  the  God  Who  ever  liveth, 

'Mid  the  shining  ones  on  high, 
In  the  glorious  golden  City, 

Reigning  everlastingly  !    Amen. 

196.  

YT INTER  reigneth  o'er  the  land, 

VY  Freezing  with  its  icy  breath: 

Dead  and  bare  the  tall  trees  stand; 

All  is  chill  and  drear  as  death. 

2  Yet  it  seemeth  but  a  day 

Since  the  summer  flowers  were  here, 
Since  they  stacked  the  balmy  hay, 
Since  they  reaped  the  golden  ear. 

(147) 


(general  Ppmti. 


Sunny  days  are  past  and  gone : 

So  the  years  go,  speeding  fast, 
Onward  ever,  each  new  one 

Swifter  speeding  than  the  last 
Life  is  waning;   life  is  brief: 

Death,  like  winter,  standeth  nigh : 
Each  one,  like  the  falling  leaf, 

Soon  shall  fade,  and  fall,  and  die. 
But  the  sleeping  earth  shall  wake, 

And  the  flowers  shall  burst  in  bloom, 
And  all  Nature  rising  break 

Glorious  from  its  wintry  tomb. 
So,  Lord,  after  slumber  blest 

Conies  a  bright  awakening. 
And  our  flesh  in  hope  shall  rest 

Of  a  never-fading  Spring.     Amen. 


197. 


¥ITHIN  the  Temple's  hallowed  walls 
How  meekly  sat  the  Holy  Child. 
And  listened  when  the  Doctors  taught, 
And  questioned  soft  and  mild. 

2  He  did  His  Father's  work  betimes, 

He  loved  within  His  courts  to  stay, 
While  three  long  days  the  Mother  trod, 
Alone  her  homeward  way. 

3  Oh  !  shame  on  any  Christian  child. 

Who  does  not  love  the  House  of  Prayer; 
Who  goes  with  cold,  unwilling  heart, 
To  serve  his  Father  there; 

4  Who  takes  no  heed  when  holy  words 

Are  spoken  to  his  listless  ears, 
Nor  ever  questions  in  his  heart, 
What  mean  the  things  he  hears. 

5  Come,  let  him  learn  what  Jesus  did, 

And  love  to  trace,  with  wondering  eyes, 
His  perfect  works.  His  holy  ways, 
Who  was  so  early  wise. 
(U8) 


Central  jRputjsi. 

6  And  let  him  ask  of  God  in  Heaven, 
A  spirit  teachable  and  mild, 
A  simple  heart  to  learn  and  love, 
Like  that  sweet  Holy  Child.     Amen, 

198.  gijflafesal 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing-, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 
0  refresh  us,  0  refresh  us, 
Travelling  thro'  this  wilderness* 
2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound: 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found.     Amen. 


199. 


LORD,  now  we  part  in  that  blest  Name, 
In  which  we   here  together  came ; 
Grant  us,  our  few  remaining  days, 
To  work  Thy  will  and  spread  Thy  praise. 
Teach  us  in  life  and  death  to  bless 
The  Lord  our  Strength  and  Righteousness ; 
And  grant  us  all  to  meet  above. 
Where  we  shall  better  sing  Thv  love.     Amen. 


200. 


MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess, in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  can  not  aflbrd.    Amen. 
(149) 


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201. 

OLORD,  our  hearts  would  give  Thee  praise, 
E'er  now  our  school  we  end ; 
For  this  Thy  Day  the  best  of  days, 
JESu,the  children's  Friend. 

2  Lord,  graft  Thy  word  in  every  heart, 

Our  souls  from  sin  defend, 
That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart, 
Jesu,  the  children's  Friend. 

3  Lord,  bless  our  homes,  and  give  us  grace 

Thy  Sabbaths  so  to  spend, 
That  we  in  Heaven  may  find  a  place 
With  Thee,  the  children's  Friend.     Amen. 

202.  Ptamj  gguntf. 

ETERNAL  Father!   I  adore 
Thee,  and  Thee  only,  evermore, 
I  own  no  God  but  Thee. 

2  From  every  idol  that  could  move 
My  heart  from  Thine  enduring  Love; 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

3  From  words  profane,  from  praise  and  prayer 
Without  due  reverence  and  care, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

4  From  thoughts,  and  words,  and  deeds  of  mine 
On  that  blest  day  so  wholly  Thine, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

5  From  pride  that  will  not  bow  with  awe 
To  parent,  pastor,  throne,  and  law, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

6  From  passion  that  too  often  leads 
To  bitter  words,  and  bloody  deeds, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

7  From  sinful  thought  and  wandering  eye, 
Words  idle,  all  impurity, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 
(150) 


ptmg  Ittgmiw. 


8  From  will  or  deed  that  would  when  strong 
Do  to  a  weaker  brother  wrong, 

Good  Lord  !   deliver  me. 

9  From  words  that  slander  or  deceive, 
From  aught  that  could  my  neighbour  griev 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

10  From  coveting,  which  doth  let  in 
So  much  of  selfishness  and  sin, 

Good  Lord  !    deliver  me. 

11  Have  mercy  on  me,  Lord  !   incline 
My  heart  to  keep  these  laws  of  Thine, 
Thee  to  obey,  and  Thee  adore, 

For  ever,  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 


203. 


n  ENTLB  Jesu,  see  Thy  children 
IX  Lowly  bend  the  knee  to  The.; 
Bow  Thine  ear,  and  kindly  listen 
To  our  solemn  Litany. 

2  By  Thy  Fasting  and  Temptation 

In  the  desert' lone  and  drear, 
Let  not  Satan  ever  tempt  us 
From  Thy  side,  O  Saviour  dear. 

3  By  Thy  Bloody  Sweat  and  anguish, 

And  Thy  prayer,  "Thy  will  be  done,' 
Help  us  cheerfully  to  suffer 
Ail  thou  sendest,  Holy  One. 

4  By  Thy  Cross  and  bitter  Passion, 

By  the  spear  and  cup  of  gall, 
Help  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesu, 
Thee  to  give  their  heart,  their  alL 

5  By  Thy  holy  Death  and  Burial, 

By  Thy  rising  from  the  grave, 
By  Thy  glorious  Ascension, 
Save  Thy  children,  Jesu,  save. 
(151) 


6  By  the  coming  of  the  Spirit 

Make  our  hearts  a  home  for  Thee; 
And  be  Thou  our  blessed  portion, 
Lord,  for  all  eternity.    Amen. 


204. 


n  OD  the  Father,  God  the  Word, 
Vj  God  the  Holy  Ghost  adored, 
Blessed  Trinity,  One  Lord  ; 
Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

2  Jesu,  David's  Root  and  Stem, 
Jesu,  Bright  and  glorious  Gem, 
Jesu,  Babe  of  Bethlehem ; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

3  Jesu,  Saviour  ever  mild, 
Born  for  us  a  little  Child 
Of  the  Virgin  undefiled ; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

4  Jesu,  by  the  Mother-Maid 

In  Thy  swaddling-clothes  arrayed, 
And  within  a  manger  laid: 
Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

5  Jesu,  at  Whose  infant  feet 
Shepherds,  coming  Thee  to  greet, 
Knelt  to  pay  their  worship  meet; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

6  Jesu,  to  Thy  temple  brought, 
Whom,  as  them  the  Spirit  taught, 
Simeon  and  Anna  sought; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

7  Jesu,  unto  Whom  of  yore 
Wise  men,  hast'ning  to  adore, 
Gold  and  myrrh  and  incense  bore; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu, 

8  Jesu,  forced  away  to  flee, 
By  King  Herod's  cruelty, 

From  the  roof  that  sheltered  Thee, 
Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 
(152) 


ptattij  fljjmttf. 

9  Jesu,  Whom  Thy  Mother  found 
Sitting  in  the  temple's  bound, 
With  the  Doctors  placed  around; 
Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

10  Jesu,  Lord  of  life  and  death, 
Who, to  her  that  gave  Thee  breath 
Subject  wast  in  Nazareth; 

Hear  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

11  From  all  pride  and  vain  conceit, 
From  all  spite  and  angry  heat, 
From  all  lying  and  deceit, 

Deliver  us,  Child  Jesu. 

12  From  all  sloth  and  idleness, 
From  rejoicing  at  distress. 
From  jealousy  and  greediness ; 

Deliver  us,  Child  Jesu. 

13  From  disobedience,  murmuring, 
Thoughts  in  prayer-time  wandering, 
From~each  evil  word  and  thing; 

Deliver  us,  Child  Jesu. 

14  By  Thy  coming  from  the  skies 
Here  to  dwell  in  mortal  wise, 
To  enlighten  darkened  eyes; 

Save  us,  0  Cnild  Jesu. 

15  By  Thy  Birth  and  childish  years, 
By  Thy  sorrows  and  Thy  tears, 
By  Thine  infant  wants  and  fears; 

Save  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 

16  By  those  first-shed  drops  of  gore 
Which  Thou  didst  for  sinners  pour, 
By  the  Name  we  bow  before: 

"Save  us,  0  CJiild  Jesu. 

17  By  Thine  own  unconqured  might,     , 
By  Thy  never-fading  light, 

By  Thy  mercies  infinite  ; 
Save  us,  0  Child  Jesu. 
(153) 


V.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J£.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Full.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  etc. 
V,  Unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 

Alleluia! 
B.  And  the  government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulders, 

Alleluia! 


205. 


GOD  the  Father  !  hear  and  pardon; 
God  the  Son  !  my  Savtour  be; 
God  the  Holy  Spirit !    comfort; 
Triune  God  !   deliver  me. 

2  Not  my  sins,  0  Lord,  remember, 

Nor  Thine  own  avenger  be; 
But  for  Thy  great  tender  mercies, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me. 

3  By  Thy  holy  Incarnation, 

By  its  awful  mystery, 
By  Thy  Birth  and  Circumcision, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me. 

4  By  Thy  Baptism  in  Jordan, 

When  the  Dove  came  down  on  Thee; 
By  Thy  Fasting  and  Temptation, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me. 

5  By  Thy  Cross,  and  by  Thy  Passion, 

Bloody  Sweat,  and  Agony; 
By  Thy  precious  Deatli  and  Burial, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me. 

6  By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection, 

Thine  Ascent  to  be  my  plea; 
By  the  Holy  Spirit's  coming, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me. 
(154) 


tCitatttj  Pgftti& 

7  In  all  time  of  tribulation, 
In  the  world's  prosperity, 
At  my  death,  and  in  Thy  Judgment, 
Saviour  God  !  deliver  me.     Amen. 


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206. 

[EAVENLY  Father,  from  Thy  throne, 
Look  in  love  and  pity  down, 
On  Thy  tender  little  one, 

Father,  Lord,  deliver  me. 
Jesu,   Saviour,  holy,  mild, 
Hear  a  weak,  and  sinful  child, 
Thou  on  little  ones  hast  smiled, 

Jesu,  Lord,  deliver  me. 
Blessed  Spirit,  gentle  Dove, 
From  Thy  home  in  Heav'n  above, 
Come  and  till  my  heart  witli  love, 

And  from  harm  deliver  me.     Amen. 


207. 


HOLY  Father  !   hear  our  cry, 
Holy  Saviour  !   bend  Thine  ear; 
Holy  Spirit  !   come  Thou  nigh, 

Father,  Saviour,  Sfirit,  hear. 
Father,  save  us  from  our  sin, 

Saviol'r,  we  Thy  mercy  crave, 
Gracious  Spirit  !   make  us  clean, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  !   save. 
Father  !   let  us  taste  Thy  Love, 

Saviour  !    till  our  souls  with  peace, 
Spirit  !   come,  our  hearts  to  move, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless.     Amen. 


208. 


LAMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain; 
By  Thy  mercy  born  again; 
For  Thy  guidance  still  we  pray, 
Lest  from  grace  we  fall  away. 
(155) 


2  By  the  mystic,  clean  sing*  flood, 
By  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
Washed  and  sanctilied  to  Thee, 
Holy  may  we  ever  be. 

3  Aid  us  with  Thy  daily  grace, 
Steadfastly  to  run  our  race ; 
Grant  us  victory  in  the  strife, 
And  the  price  of  endless  life. 

4  Praise  to  Thee,  from  all  on  earth, 
God,  Who  gavest  us  new  birth : 
Praise  from  all  the  heavenly  Host; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


209. 


210. 


LORD  of  mercy  and  of  might, 
Of  mankind  the  Life  and  Light; 
Maker,  Teacher,  Infinite, 
Jesu,  hear  and  save ! 

2  Mighty  Monarch  !   Saviour  mild ! 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled, 

Jesu,  hear  and  save ! 

3  Throned  above  celestial  things, 
Borne  aloft  on  Angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 

Jesu,  hear  and  save ! 

4  Who  shalt  yet  return  from  high, 
Robed  in  might  and  majesty, 
Hear  us,  help  us,  when  we  cry, 

Jesu,  hear  and  save !     Amen. 

SON  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  the  wondrous  mystery 
Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  thyself  to  me. 
(156) 


211. 


ICitany  gjjmtt?. 

2  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  bitter  agony, 

By  Thy  pangs,  to  us  unknown, 
By  Thy  Spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord. Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

3  Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty, 

By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  thyself  to  me. 

4  Lord,  of  glory,  God  most  high, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky. 

With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill; 
Prompt  me  now  to  do  Thy  will; 
Then  Thy  presence  let  me  see! 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me  !     Amen. 

BRIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky. 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  oVr  The  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And.  with  hearts  united, 
Take  our  heav'nward  way. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c 

2  Jesu.  Lord  and  Master, 
At  Thy  sacred  Feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 
See  Thy  children  meet; 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray. 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 
In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c. 
(157) 


3  All  our  days  direct  us, — 

Make  us  meek  and  mild, 
By  Thy  Childhood's  Pattern,— 

Mary's  Holy  Child. 
Bid  Thine  Angels  shield  us, 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower, 
Pardon  Thou— protect  us 

At  death's  solemn  hour. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c 

4  Then  with  Saints  and  Angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 
Songs  that  never  cease. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wand'rers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high.     Amen. 


212. 


COME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem, 
Cleave  the  skies  with  shouts  of  praise; 
Sing  to  Him  Who  brought  salvation, 
Wondrous  in  His  works  and  ways : 
God  eternal,  Word  Incarnate, 
Whom  the  heav'n  of  heav'n's  obeys. 

2  Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountains, 

Formed  the  sea,  or  spread  the  sky, 
Love  eternal,  free  and  boundless, 

Moved  the  Lord  of  life  to  die: 
Fore-ordained  the  Prince  of  princes 

For  the  throne  of  Calvary. 

3  Now  above  the  sapphire  pavement, 

High  in  unapproached  light. 
Lo !  He  lives  and  reigns  for  ever, 
(158) 


Victor  after  hard-won  fight, 
Where  the  song  of  the  redeemed 
Rings  unceasing  day  and  night. 

4  Yet  this  earth  He  still  remembers, 

Still  by  Him  the  flock  are  fed : 
Yea,  He  gives  them  food  immortal, 

Gives  Himself,  the  Living  Bread; 
Leads  them  where  the  precious  Fountain 

From  the  smitten  Rock  is  shed. 

5  Trust  Him  then,  ye  fearful  pilgrims; 

Who  shall  pluck  you  from  His  hand? 
Pledged  He  stands  for  your  salvation, 

Pledged  to  give  the  promised  land, 
Where,  among  the  ransomed  nations 

Ye  too  round  His  throne  shall  stand.  Amen. 


213. 


FORWARD !  be  our  watchword, 
Step  and  voices  joined, 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind: 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led  ? 
Forward  thro'  the  desert, 

Through  the  toil  and  fight: 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Sion  beams  with  light ! 

Forward,  when  in  childhood 

Buds  the  infant  mind: 
All  through  youth  and  manhood, 

Not  a  thought  behind: 
Speed  through  realms  of  nature, 

Climb  the  steps  of  grace: 
Faint  not,  till  in  glory 

Gleams  our  Father's  Face. 
(159) 


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Forward,  all  the  life-time. 

Climb  from  height  to  height: 
Till  the  head  be  hoary, 

Till  the  eve  be  light. 

3  Into  God's  high  temple 

Onward  as  we  press, 
Beauty  spreads  around  us, 

Born  of  holiness ; 
Arch,  and  vault,  and  carving, 

Lights  of  varied  tone ; 
Softened  words  and  holy, 
Prayer  and  praise  alone: 
Every  thought  upraising 

To  our  City  bright, 
Where  the  tribes  assemble 
Round  the  throne  of  Light 

4  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him, 

One  day  to  be  shared : 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard; 
Nor  of  these,  hath  uttered 
Thought,  or  speech,  or  word; 
Forward,  marching  eastward 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 

Till  our  faith  be  sight !     Amen. 


214. 


FORWARD  go  in  glad  accord, 
Ye  who  know  your  risen  Lord  ! 
Let  the  strain  of  fervent  love 
Lift  each  drooping  heart  above. 
Dark  and  troublous  though  the  day, 
Cast  unworthy  care  away; 
Trust  in  Him  Whose  mighty  Hand 
Guards  the  Church  and  rules  the  land ! 
(160) 


Forward  still! — and  let  the  strain 
Tell  of  triumph  yet  again : 
For  the  Lord,  Who  reigns  on  high, 
Leads  His  own  to  victory : 
Through  the  world's  opposing  might, 
Through  the  gathering  gloom  of  night; 
Strong  in  faith,  let  holy  song- 
Cheer  us  as  we  march  along. 

Now  let  all,  as  children  dear, 
In  our  Father's  courts  appear; 
Let  the  choral  harmony 
Tell  the  spirit's  unity ; 
Here  nor  hate  nor  strife  be  found; 
Here  let  love  and  peace  abound; 
Let  us  offer,  while  we  sing, 
Loyal  hearts  to  serve  our  King. 
Forward  go,  despond  no  more  ! 
Jesus  calls,  and  goes  before  ! 
He  will  guard  His  chosen  Bride, 
He  will  never  leave  Her  side : 
Kingdoms  flourish  and  decay, 
Heaven  and  earth  will  pass  away; 
Evermore  the  Church  shall  raise 
Songs  of  triumph,  joy,  and  praise. 
Forward  go! --the  saints  above 
Still  prolong  the  strain  of  love; 
Soon  may  we,  within  the  gate, 
See  with  them  our  King  in  state: 
There  will  He  His  choir  uuite, 
All  arrayed  in  robes  of  white; 
There  will  songs  of  purest  joy, 
All  their  blissful  life  employ.     Amen. 


215. 


LET  our  choir  new  anthems  raise, 
Wake  the  morn  with  gladness : 
God  Himself  to  joy  and  praise 
Turns  the  martyrs'  sadness : 
(161) 


Bright  the  day  that  won  their  crown, 
Opened  heaven's  bright  portal, 

As  they  laid  the  mortal  down, 
And'put  on  th'  immortal. 

2  Never  flinched  they  from  the  flame, 

From  the  torture  never; 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 

Satan's  best  endeavour; 
For  by  faith  they  saw  the  Land 

Decked  in  all  its  glory, 
Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

"With  the  victor's  story. 

3  Faith  they  had  that  knew  not  shame, 

Love  that  could  not  languish, 
And  eternal  hope  o'ercame 

That  one  moment's  anguish. 
Up  and  follow,  Cnristian  men  ! 

Press  through  toil  and  sorrow ! 
Spurn  the  night  of  fear,  and  then — 

Oh,  the  glorious  morrow !    Amen 

216.  

ON  our  way  rejoicing  as  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises,  0  Thou  God  of  love! 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness  ?  Thine  it  cannot  be! 
Is  our  sky  beclouded  ?  Clouds  are  not  from  Thee! 
On  our  way  rejoicing  as  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises,  0  Thou  God  of  love ! 

2  If  with  honest-hearted  love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us  doing  what  we  can, 

Thou  Who  giv'stthe  seedtime  wilt  give  large  increase, 
Crown  the  head  with  blessing,  fill  the  heart  with  peace. 
On  our  way  rejoicing,  &c. 

3  On  our  way  rejoicing  gladly  let  us  go; 
Conquered  hath  our  Leader,  vanqnished  is  our  foe ! 
Christ  without,  our  safety,  Christ  within,  our  joy ; 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful,  can  our  hope  destroy? 

On  our  way  rejoicing,   &c. 
(162) 


i  Unto  God  the  Father  joyful  songs  we  sing; 
Unto  God  the  Saviour  thankful  hearts  we  bring; 
Unto  God  the  Spirit  bow  we  and  adore. 
On  our  way  rejoicing  now  and  evermore  ! 

On  ourway  rejoicing,  <fcc.     Amen. 

217.  

ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  Royal  Master 
Leads  against  the  foe, 
Forward  into  battle 
See, His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 

With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee : 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise: 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise, 
Onward,  <fcc. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God  ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  Saints  have  trod; 
We  are  not  divided, 
All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 
One  in  charity. 

Onward,  &c. 
(163) 


218. 


Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 
Constant  will  remain ; 
Gates  of  Hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 
And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  &c. 
i  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph-song— 

Glory,  laud,  and  honour, 

Unto  Christ  the  King, 

This  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  Angels  sing. 

Onward,  &c.        Amen. 


SING, ye  faithful,  sing  with  gladness; 
Wake  your  noblest,  sweetest  strain ; 
With  the  praises  of  your  Saviour 

Let  His  house  resound  again: 
Him  let  all  your  music  honour, 

And  your  songs  exalt  His  reign. 
Sing  how  He  came  forth  from  Heaven, 
Bowed  Himself  to  Bethlehem's  cave, 
Stooped  to  wear  the  servant's  vesture, 
Bore  the  pain,  the  Cross,  the  grave, 
Passed  within  the  gates  of  dariuiess, 
Thence  His  banished  ones  to  save, 
i  So  He  tasted  death  for  all  men, 
He  of  all  mankind  the  Head, 
Sinless  One  among  the  sinful, 

Prince  of  Life  among  the  dead: 
So  He  wrought  the  full  redemption, 
And  the  captor  captive  led. 
(164) 


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Now  on  high,  yet  ever  with  us, 
From  His  Father's  throne  the  Son 

Rules  and  guides  the  world  He  ransomed 
Till  the  appointed  work  be  done, 

Till  He  see,  renewed  and  perfect, 
All  things  gathered  into  one. 

Day  of  promised  restitution  ! 

Fruits  of  all  His  sorrows  past ! 
When  the  crown  of  His  dominions 

He  before  the  Throne  shall  cast, 
And  throughout  the  wide  creation 

God  be  all  in  all  at  last.     Amen. 


219.  

¥E  march,  we  march  to  victory 
With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us. 
Wirh  His  loving  Eye  looking  down  from  thesk}', 
And  His  Holy  Arm  spread  e'er  us, 
His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 
We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light 

In*surplic'd  train  to  meet  Him; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night, 
That  the  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 
The  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march  to  victory, 

With  the  CrosG  of  the  Lord  before  us. 
With  His  loving  E\c  looking  down  from  tLe  sky, 
And  His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 

2  The  bands  of  the  alien  flee  away 

When  our  chant  goes  up  like  thunder, 

And  the  van  of  the  Lord,  in  serried  array, 
Cleaves  Satan's  ranks  asunder. 

We  march,  we  march,    &c. 

3  We  tread  to  the  roll  of  the  organ  swell, 
With  the  watchword  duly  given ; 

And  we  challenge  the  Prince  of  the  Hosts  of  Hell 
To  fight  for  the  Gates  of  Heaven: 
We  march,  we  march,   &c. 
(1C5) 


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4  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  High, 

Our  helmet  is  His  salvation; 
Our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 
Our  watchword  —  the  Incarnation. 
We  inarch,  we  march,  &c. 

5  We  tread  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  we  fear  not  man  nor  devil : 
For  our  Captain  Himself  guards  well  our  coasts, 
To  defend  His  Church  from  evil : 
We  march,  we  march,  &c. 

6  And  the  choir  oi  Angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  golden  Sion ; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron ; 

We  march,  we  march,   &c. 

7  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  Eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
And  His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 

We  march,  we  march,    &c.     Amen. 

220.  dtorfetmas  toote, 

ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth ! 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  Infant-Light: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leaves  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar: 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 
(166) 


Ctortetmas  (Carol*. 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 
Saints. before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear: 

Come  and  worship, 
"Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


221. 


CHRIST  is  born  of  maiden  fair; 
Hark  the  heralds  in  the  air, 
Thus  adoring  descant  there, 

"In  excelsis  gloria" 
Shepherds  saw  those  Angels  bright, 
Carolling  in  glorious  light; 
11  God,  His  Son  is  born  to-night, 

11  In  excelsis  gloria." 
Christ  is  come  to  save  mankind, 
As  in  holy  page  we  find, 
Therefore  this  song  bear  in  mind, 

"2»  excelsis  gloria" 


222. 


COME  and  hear  the  grand  old  story, 
Story  of  the  ages  past; 
All  earth's  annals  far  surpassing, 
Story  that  shall  ever  last. 
Noblest,  truest, 
Oldest,  newest, 
Fairest,  rarest, 
Saddest,  gladdest, 
That  the  world  has  ever  known. 
Christ,  the  Father's  Sox  Eternal, 

Once  was  born  a  Son  of  Man; 
He  Who  never  knew  beginning, 
Here  on  earth  a  life  begun. 
Noblest,  truest,  etc. 
(167) 


Here  hi  David's  lowly  city, 
Tenant  of  the  manger-bed, 

Child  of  everlasting  ages, 
Mary's  Infant  lays  His  head. 

Noblest,  truest,  etc.     Amen. 


223. 


c 


1RADLED  all  lowly, 
Behold  the  Saviour  Child, 
A  Being  holy 

In  dwelling  rude  and  wild, 
Ne'er  yet  was  regal  state 
Of  monarch  proud  and  great, 
Who  grasp'd  a  nation's  fate, 
So  glorious  as  the  manger-bed  of  Bethlehem. 

2  No  longer  sorrow 

As  without  hope,  0  earth  ! 
A  brighter  morrow, 

Dawn'd  with  that  Infant's  birth! 
Our  sins  were  great  and  sore. 
But  these  the  Saviour  bore, 
And  God  was  wroth  no  more. 
His  own  Son  was  the  Child  That  lay  in  Bethlehem. 

3  Babe  weak  and  wailing, 

In  lowly  village  stall 
Thy  glory  veiling, 

Thou  cam'st  to  die  for  all ! 
The  sacrilice  is  done,  * 

The  world's  atonement  won  Jr 

Till  time  its  course  hath  run, 
O  Jesu,  Saviour!  Morning  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


224. 


HOLY  night !  peaceful  night ! 
All  is  dark,  save  the  light, 
Yonder  where  they  sweet  vigil  keep 
O'er  the  Babe  Who  in  silent  sleep, 
Rests  in  heavenly  peace, 
Rests  iii  heavenly  peace. 
(168) 


(Stofctmnt  (Carols. 

2  Holynigbt!  peaceful  night! 

Only  for  shepherds'  Bight, 

Came  blest  visions  of  Aogel  throngs, 

With  their  loud  Alleluia  songs. 
Saying,  Jesus  is  come, 
Saying,  Jesus  is  come, 

3  Holy  night!  peaceful  night! 
Child  of  Heav  n  !  0  !  how  bright 

Thou  didst  smile  on  us  when  Thou  wast  born ; 
Blest  indeed  was  that  happy  morn, 

Full  of  heavenly  joy, 

Full  of  heavenly  joy. 


225. 


GOOD  Christians,  rise,  this  is  the  morn 
When  Christ  our  Saviour  He  was  born, 
All  in  a  stable  so  lowly, 
at  Bethlehem  in  Galilee. 

Rejoice  !  our  Saviour.  He  was  born 

On  Christmas  day,  in  the  morning, 
There  pilgrims  who  in  countries  far 
Had  seen  by  night  Christ's  natal  star, 
Now.  lowly  bending,  presents  bring, 
An  offering  to  their  God  and  King. 

Rejoice !  our  Saviour,  etc. 
Then  rise,  good  Christians  !  rise  and  sing 
Hosannas  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
And  with  angelic  hosts  above 
Proclaim  to  earth  God's  perfect  love. 

Rejoice !  our  Saviour,  etc. 
Now  blazing  yule  logs  crown  the  hearth, 
Diffusing  warmth  with  liirht  and  mirth; 
Now  oft  the  Christmas  tale  is  told 
Of  Christmas  deeds  in  days  of  old. 

Rejoice!  our  Saviour,  etc. 
(169) 


5  Now  holly  boughs  bedeck  the  wall, 
In  lowly  cot,  and  lofty  hall ; 

Now  Christmas  gambols  quaint  and  rare 
Divert  the  sad,  and  banish  care. 
Rejoice  !  our  Saviour,  etc. 

6  Then  open  wide  the  stately  hall, 

And  banquet  spread  for  great  and  small; 
And  we,  with  garlands  gay,  will  bring 
The  tuneful  harp,  and  ever  sing. 
Rejoice !  our  Saviour,  etc. 


Hc 


226. 

|~OSANNA  to  King  David's  Son, 
Descended  from  the  heavenly  throne; 
In  Christmas  songs  we  hail  His  birth, 
Who  brought  salvation  to  the  earth. 
Hosanna  to  King  David's  Son, 
Hosanna  to  King  David's  Son, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

2  Hosanna  to  the  new-born  Child. 
Of  Virgin  Mother,  meek  and  mild ! 
In  manger-cradle  see  Him  laid, 
By  Whom  the  earth  and  heavens  were  made 

Hosanna  to  the  Wonderful !  etc. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word, 
In  Bethlehem  born  !     The  mighty  God  ! 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  with  joy  shall  raise 
Their  glad  hosannas  to  His  praise ! 

Hosanna  to  the  mighty  God !  etc. 

4  With  shepherds  on  Judea's  plains, 
With  Angels  in  their  nobler  strains; 
Let  our  hosannas  joyful  rise 
To  join  the  anthems  of  the  skies  ! 

Hosanna,  everlasting  Father  !  etc. 

5  Let  every  nation,  every  voice, 
In  merry  Christmas  songs  rejoice; 

(170) 


Boih  old  ana  young  with  gladness  sing, 
That  Christ  is  born  to  be  our  King ! 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 


227. 


IT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  Angels  bending  near  the  earth, 
To  touch  their  harps  of  gold; 
"Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
From  Heav'n's  all-gracious  King;" 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay, 
To  hear  the  Angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurl'd; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world : 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  Angels  sing. 

3  O  ye  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  alomi'  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow  ! 
Look  now!  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing: 
0  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  Angels  sing. 

4  For  lo!  the  daya  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  yeare 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King. 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  Angels  sing.    Amen. 
(171) 


228 


Christmas  (tomrt?. 

JOY  fills  our  inmost  hearts  to  day  ! 
The  Royal  Chi  id  is  born ; 
And  Angel  hosts  in  glad  array 
His  Advent  keep  this  morn. 
Rejoice,  rejoice  !  th'  Incarnate  Word 

Has  come  on  earth  to  dwell ; 
No  sweeter  sound  man  this  is  heard— 
Emmanuel ! 

2  Low  at  the  cradle-throne  we  bend, 

We  wonder  and  adore: 
And  feel  no  bliss  can  ours  transcend, 
No  joy  was  sweet  before. 
Rejoice,  rejoice !  etc. 

3  For  us  the  world  must  lose  its  charms 

Before  the  manger-shrine, 
When,  foided  in  Thy  mother's  arms, 
We  see  Thee,  Babe  divine. 
Rejoice,  rejoice !  etc. 

4  Thou  Light  of  uncreated  Light, 

Shine  on  us,  Holy  Child; 
That  we  may  keep  Thy  Birthday  bright, 
With  service  undefiled. 

Rejoice,  rejoice !  etc.    Amen. 


LITTLE  children,  can  you  tell  ? 
Do  you  know  the  story  well  ? 
Ev'ry  girl  and  ev'ry  boy, 
Why  the  Angels  sing  for  joy, 
On  the  Christmas  morning? 

2  Yes,  we  know  the  story  well; 
Listen  now,  and  hear  us  tell 
Ev'ry  girl  and  ev'ry  boy 
Why  the  Angels  sing  for  joy, 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

3  Shepherds  sat  upon  the  ground, 
Fleecy  flocks  were  scattered  round 

(172) 


(Slkngbmfi  (Carols. 

When  a  brightness  filled  the  sky, 
And  a  son,"-  was  heard  on  high 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 
':  Joy  and  peace,"  the  Angels  sang, 
Far  the  pleasant  echoes  rang: 
' '  Peace  on  earth  !  to  men  good- will," 
Hark  !  the  Angels  sing  it  still 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 
For  a  little  Babe  that  day 
Cradled  in  a  manger  lay. 
Born  on  earth  our  Lord  to  be ; 
This  the  wondering  Angels  see 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 
Joy  our  little  hearts  shall  rill, 
Peace  and  love,  and  all  good-will; 
This  fair  Babe  of  Bethlehem, 
Children  loves,  and  blesses  them 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 


230 


IVTO  more  sadness  now,  nor  fasting: 
±N    Now  we  put  our  grief  away; 
God  came  down,  the  Everlasting, 

Taking  human  flesh  to-day. 
God  came  down  on  earth  a  stranger, 

Working  out  His  mighty  plan; 
God  was  cradled  in  a  manger, 

Very  God,  and  very  Man. 
There  weie  shepherds  once  abiding 

In  the  field  to  watch  by  night, 
And  they  saw  the  clouds  dividing, 

And  the  sky  above  was  bright; 
And  a  glory  shone  around  them 

On  the  grass  as  they  were  laid; 
And  a  holy  Angel  found  them, 

And  their  hearts  were  sore  afraid. 
"Fear  ye  not,"  he  said,  "  for  cheerful 

Are  the  tidings  that  I  bring, 
Unto  you,  so  weak  and  fearful, 
(H3) 


<E>M#ixaw  (£mo\$. 

Christ  is  born,  the  Lord  and  King." 
As  the  Angel  told  the  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  lowly  birth, 
Multitudes  were  singing  •'  Glory 

Be  to  God,  and  peace  on  earth  ! " 
4  Since  Thy  love  for  our  salvation, 

Saviour,  covered  Thee  with  shame, 
Let  Thy  Church,  in  every  nation, 

Sing  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  make  us 

Full  of  humbleness  and  love, 
Like  Thyself,  until  Thou  take  us 

To  our  Father's  House  above.    Amen. 

231.  

OUR  Christmas  Tree  is  deck'd  once  more, 
In  joy  we  meet  around; 
It  tells  of  brighter  things  in  store; 
Let  songs  of  praise  resound. 

The  Christmas  Tree  is  an  ever-green ; 
It  blooms  where  frost  and  snow  are  seen ; 
The  Christmas  Tree  is  forever  bright, 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

2  Our  Christmas  Tree  is  fresh  and  green, 

While  skies  are  cold  and  drear; 
Its  harvest  store  of  fruit  is  seen, 
When  winter  blights  the  year. 
The  Christmas  Tree  is  an  ever-green,  etc 

3  Our  Christmas  Tree  is  shining  bright, 

While  evening  shades  surround: 
Thus  God  doth  give  His  children  light, 
When  darkness  falls  around. 
The  Christmas  Tree  is  an  ever-green,  etc. 

4  Kind  friends!  whose  hands  have  deck'd  this  Tre 

Our  grateful  thanks  receive  ; 
Yet,  Lord  !  for  Christmas  joys  to  Thee, 
Our  highest  praise  we  give. 
The  Christmas  Tree  is  an  ever-green,  etc. 
(174) 


0! 


232. 

|NCE  again,  0  blessed  time, 
Thankful  hearts  embrace  thee  ; 
li  we  lost  thy  festal  chime, 

What  could  e'er  replace  thee  ? 
Change  will  darken  many  a  day, 

Many  a  bond  dissever; 
Many  a  joy  shall  pass  away, 

But  the' --Great  Joy'  never ! 

2  Once  again  the  Holy  Night 
Breathes  its  blessing  tender; 

Once  again  the  Manger  Light 
Sheds  its  gentle  splendour; 

0  could  torgues  by  Angels  taught 
Speak  our  exultation 

In  the  Virgin's  Child  that  brought 
All  mankind  Salvation  I 

3  Welcome  Thou  to  souls  athirst, 
Fount  of  endless  pleasure; 

Gates  of  Hell  may  do  their  worst, 
While  wre  clasp  our  Treasure: 

Welcome,  though  an  age  like  this 
Puts  Thy  Name  on  trial, 

And  the  Truth  that  makes  our  bliss 
Pleads  against  denial ! 

4  Yea,  if  others  stand  apart, 
We  will  press  the  nearer; 

Yea,  0  best  fraternal  Heart, 
We  will  hold  Thee  dearer; 

Faithful  lips  shall  answer  thus 
To  all  faithless  scorning, 
li  Jesus  Christ  is  God  with  us, 
Born  on  Christmas  morning." 

5  So  we  yield  Thee  all  we  can, 
Worship,  thanks,  and  blessing; 

Thee  true  God,  and  Thee  true  Man 
On  our  knees  confessing; 
«*         (175) 


©hrtetmas  (Karate, 

While  Thy  Birthday  morn  we  greet 

With  our  best  devotion, 
Bathe  us,  O  most  true  and  sweet ! 

lu  Thy  Mercy's  ocean. 
Thou  That  once,  'mid  stable  cold, 

Watt  i:i  babe-clothes  lying, 
Thou  \Vhos3  Altar- veiis  enfold 

Power  an  1  Life  undying, 
Thou  Whose  Love  bestows  a  worth 

On  each  poor  endeavour, 
Have  Thou  joy  of  this  Thy  Birth 

In  our  praise  for  ever. 


233. 


SEE  amid  the  winter's  snow, 
Born  for  us  on  earth  below, 
See  the  tender  Lamb  appears, 
Promised  from  eternal  years. 
Hail !  Thou  ever-blessed  morn  ! 
Hail,  Redemption's  happy  dawn ! 
Sing  through  all  Jerusalem, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

2  Lo,  within  a  manger  lies 

He  Who  built  the  starry  skies; 

He,  Who  throned  in  height  sublime, 

Sits  amid  the  Cherubim ! 

Hail!  Thou  ever-blessed,  etc. 

3  Say,  ye  holy  Shepherds,  say. 
What  your  joyful  news  to-day: 
Wherefore  have  ye  left  your  sheep 
On  the  lonely  mountain  steep? 

Hail !  Thou  ever-blessed,  etc. 

4  "As  we  watched  at  dead  of  night, 
Lo,  we  saw  a  wondrous  light: 
Angels  singing  peace  on  earth, 
Told  us  of  the~SAviouR's  Birth." 

Hail !  Thou  ever-blessed,  etc. 
(176) 


(Sbrfctmajg  Carols* 

5  Sacred  Infant,  all  Divine. 
What  a  tender  love  was  Thine; 
Thus  to  come  from  highest  bliss 
Down  to  such  a  world  as  this ! 

Hail !  Thou  ever-blessed,  etc. 

6  Teach.  O  teach  us,  Holy  Child, 
By  Thy  Face  so  meek  and  mild, 
Teach  us  10  resemble  Thee, 

In  Thy  sweet  humility ! 
Hail !  Thou  ever-blessed,  etc. 

234.  

SING,  sing  for  Christmas ! 
Welcome  happy  day  ! 
For  Christ  is  born,  our  Saviour, 

To  take  our  sins  away. 
Sin ?.  sing  a  joyful  somr. 
Loud  and  clear  to-day. 
To  praise  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Who  in  the  manger  lay. 
Siiur.  sin^  for  Christmas! 
Welcome  happy  day! 
For  Christ  is  born  our  Saviour, 
To  take  our  sins  away. 

2  Tell,  tell  the  story 

Of  the  wondrous  night 
When  shepherds  who  were  watching 

Their  flocks  till  morning  light, 
Saw  Angel  hosts  from  Heaven, 

Heard  the  Angel  voice, 
And  so  were  told  the  tidimrs 

Which  makes  the  world  rejoice. 
Sing,  sing  for  Christmas,  etc. 

3  Soft,  softly  shining, 

Stars  were  in  the  sky, 
And  silver  fell  the  moonlight 
On  hill  and  mount  tin  high, 
(177) 


(JUtfetmas  Carols. 

When  suddenly  the  night 
Outshone  the  bright  mid  day, 

With  Angel  hosts  who  herald 
The  reign  of  peace  for  aye. 
Sing,  sing  for  Christmas,  etc. 

4  Hark,  hear  them  singing, 

Singing  in  the  sky, 
"Be  worship,  honour,  glory, 
And  praise  to  God  on  high  ! 
Peace,  peace,  good-will  to  men 
Born  the  Child  from  Heaven ! 
The  Christ,  the  Lord,  the  Saviour, 
The  Son  to  you  is  given  ! " 
Sing,  sing  for  Christmas,  etc. 

5  Sing,  sing  for  Christmas  ! 

Echo,  earth,  the  cry 
Of  worship,  honour,  glory, 

And  praise  to  God  on  high ! 
Sing,  sing  the  joyful  song, 

Let  it  never  cease, 
Of  glory  in  the  highest, 

On  earth,  good-will  and  peace. 
Sing,  sing  for  Christmas,  etc. 


235. 


¥E  sing  the  Birth  was  born  to-night, 
The  Author  both  of  life  and  light; 
The  Angel  so  did  sound  it, 
And  like  the  ravished  shepherds  said: 
Who  saw  the  light,  and  were  afraid, 
Yet  searched,  and  true  they  found  it 

The  Son  of  God,  the  Eternal  King, 
That  did  us  all  salvation  bring, 

And  freed  the  soul  from  danger; 
He  Whom  the  whole  world  could  not  take, 
The  Word,  Which  heaven  and  earth  did  make 

Was  now  laid  in  a  manger. 
(178) 


<Slkx\$tmi\$  (Enroll 

3  The  Father's  wisdom  willed  it  so, 
The  Son's  obedience  knew  no  No, 

Both  wills  were  one  in  stature ; 
And  as  that  wisdom  had  decreed, 
The  Word  was  now  made  Flesh  indeed, 

And  took  on  Him  our  nature. 

4  What  comfort  by  Him  do  we  win, 
Who  made  Himself  the  price  of  sin, 

To  make  us  heirs  of  Glory  ! 
To  see  this  Babe,  all  innocence, 
A  martyr  born  in  our  defence; 

Can  man  forget  this  story  ? 

236.  

WHILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  Angel  of  the  LoRDcame  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not. ,1  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind: 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  Who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 

4  "The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  display'd, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph :   and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  Angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song: 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  Heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease.'1    Amen. 
(179) 


W1 


237. 

rE  Three  Kings  of  Orient  arer 

Bearing  gilts  we  traverse  afarr 
Field  and  fountain,  moor  and  mountain. 
Following  yonder  Star. 

O  Star  of  Wonder,  Star  of  Night, 
Star  with  Royal  Beauty  bright, 
Westward  leading,  still  proceeding, 
Guide  us  to  Thy  perfect  light. 
Gaspard. 

2  Born  a  King  on  Bethlehem  plain, 
Gold  I  bring  to  crown  Him  again, 

King  for  ever,  ceasing  never, 
Over  us  all  to  reign. 

0  Star  of  Wonder,  etc. 
Melchoir. 

3  Frankincense  to  offer  have  I, 
Incense  own3  a  Deity  nigh : 

Prayer  and  praising,  all  men  raising 
Worship  Him  God  on  High. 
O  Star  of  Wonder,  etc. 
Balthazar. 

4  Myrrh  is  mine ;  its  bitter  perfume 
Breathes  a  life  of  gathering  gloom ;  - 

Sorrowing,  sighing,  bleeding,  dying, 
Sealed  in  the  stone-cold  tomb. 
O  Star  of  Wonder,  etc. 
Gaspard. 

5  Glorious  now  behold  Him  arise, 
King  and  God  and  Sacrifice; 

Heav'n  sings  Allelujah: 
Allelujah  the  earth  replies. 
O  Star  of  Wonder,  etc. 

238.  

AS  with  gladness  men  of  old. 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
(180) 


239. 


(gpipfemttj  (Earo!*, 

Leading  onward,  beaming  bright, 
So  most  gracious  Lord  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee, 

:  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  Whom  Heaven  and  earth  adore: 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

:  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare: 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy. 
Ail  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ!   to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

L  Holy  Jesu.  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way: 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

>  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy.  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.     Amen. 

(gutter  (Dtvote. 

COME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
Of  triumphant  gladness: 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness: 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters; 
Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 
Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 
(181) 


2  'Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day  : 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison ; 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen : 
All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

3  Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  Day  of  splendour, 
With  the  royal  Feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render, 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 

Who  with  true  affection 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesu's  Resurrection. 

4  Alleluia  now  we  cry 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who  triumphant  burst  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal; 
Alleluia,  with  the  Son 

God  the  Father  praising; 
Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising.     Amen. 


240. 


CHRIST  is  risen !  Alleluia ! 
Risen  our  victorious  Head  ! 
Sing  His  praises  !  Alleluia ! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead ! 
Gratefully  our  hearts  adore  Him, 

As  His  light  once  more  appears, 
Bowing  down  in  joy  before  Him, 
Rising  up  from  grief  and  tears. 
Christ  is  risen  !  Alleluia  ! 
Risen  our  victorious  Head ! 
Sing  His  praises !  Alleluia ! 
Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 
(182) 


Christ  is  risen !  all  the  sadness 

Of  our  Lenten  fast  is  o'er, 
Through  the  open  gates  of  gladness 

He  returns  to  lifeonce  more: 
Death  and  hell  before  Him  bending, 

He  doth  rise,  the  Victor  now, 
Angels  on  His  steps  attending 

Glory  round  His  wounded  brow: 
Christ  is  risen !  etc. 

Christ  is  risen  !  all  the  sorrow 

That  last  evening  round  Him  lay, 
Now  hath  found  a  glorious  morrow 

In  the  rising  of  to-day: 
And  the  grave  its  first-fruits  giveth, 

Springing  up  from  holy  ground, 
He  was  dead,  but  now  He  liveth, 

He  was  lost,  but  He  is  found : 
Christ  is  risen,  etc. 

:  Christ  is  risen  !  henceforth  never 
Death  or  hell  shall  us  enthrall, 
Be  we  Christ's,  in  Him  for  ever 
We  have  triumphed  over  all; 
All  the  doubting  and  dejection 

Of  our  trembling  hearts  have  ceased, 
*Tis  His  day  of  Resurrection  ! 
Let  us  rise  and  keep  the  Feast: 
Christ  is  risen,  etc.    Amen. 


241. 


DAYS  grow  longer,  sunbeams  stronger, 
Easter-tide  makes  all  things  new; 
Lent  is  banished,  sadness  vanished ; 

Christ  hath  risen,  rise  we  too ! 
Christmas  meetings,  Twelfth  night  greetings, 

Whitsun  sports  are  glad  and  gay; 
But  the  lightest  and  the  brightest 
Of  our  feasts  is  Easter  Day, 
Alleluia !  Blessed  Feast  of  Easter  Day. 
(183) 


Earthly  story  crowns  with  glory 

Him  who  earthly  Toes  o'ercame  : 
Victor's  laurel  ends  the  quarrel ; 

Honour  dwells  about  liis  Name: 
Vanquish'd  legions,  conquered  regions, 

Kings  deposed  and  princes  bound, — 
Exultation,  acclamation. 

Fill  His  ears  and  float  around. 
Alleluia  !  Blessed  Feast  of  Easter  Day. 

Then  unending  and  transcending 

Be  the  glory  of  the  Son; 
For  transcendent  and  resplendent 

Was  the  vict'ry  He  hath  won; 
Death  hath  yielded,  life  is  shielded, 

Satan  bound,  and  Hell  in  chains: 
Chased  is  terror,  fled  is  error, 

Grief  is  past,  and  joy  remains. 

|| :  Alleluia  !  Blessed  Feast  of  Easter  Day. 


242. 


JESUS  Christ  is  risen  to-day 
From  the  tomb  wherein  He  lay, 
Shining  Anirels  raise  the  strain; 
Mortals  echo  back  again. 

2  God's  creation  springs  anew, 
Heaven  opens  on  our  view: 
Jesus  Christ  hath  burst  the  grave, 
Sinners  to  release  and  save. 

3  Sun  of  Righteousness  !  the  Light 
Of  this  Easter  morning  bright, 
Springs  through  all  the  mists  of  sin: 
Make  us  pure  and  clean  within. 

4  May  we  then,  like  Thee  arise 
Glad,  triumphant  to  the  skies; 
Scattering  shades  of  death  away, 
Rising  to  immortal  day.    Amen. 

(184) 


(&i\$\tx  ©awls, 

243. 

LET  the  merry  church-bells  ring; 
Hence  with  tears  and  sighing, 
Frost  and  cold  have  fled  from  spring; 

Life  hath  conquered  dying. 
Flowers  are  smiling,  fields  are  gay, 

Sunny  is  the  weather, 
With  our  rising  Lord  to-day, 
All  things  rise  together. 

2  Let  the  birds  sing  out  again, 

From  their  leafy  chapel; 
Praising  Him,  with  Whom  in  vain 

Satan  sought  to  grapple. 
Sounds  of  joy  come  fast  and  thick, 

As  the  breezes  flutter; 
Besurrexit,  non  est  hie, 

Is  the  strain  they  utter. 

3  Let  the  past  of  grief  be  past, 

This  our  comfort  giveth ; 
He  was  slain  on  Friday  last, 

But  to-day  He  liveth. 
Mourning  heart  must  needs  be  gajr, 

Nor  let  sorrow  vex  it 
Since  the  very  grave  can  say 

Christus  vesurrexit. 


244. 


LIFT  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now! 
The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now: 
The  Lord  hath  triumphed  gloriously, 
The  Lord  shall  reign  victoriously ! 

2  In  vain  with  stone  the  cave  they  barr'd, 
In  vain  the  watch  kept  ward  and  guard; 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb, 

In  pomp  of  triumph  Christ  is  come ! 

3  He  binds  in  chains  the  ancient  foe, 
A  countless  host  He  frees  from  woe; 
An/1  Heaven's  high  portal  op(  u  flies, 
For  Christ  has  risen,  and  man  shall  rise. 

(185) 


4  And  all  He  did  and  all  He  bare, 
He  gives  us  as  our  own  to  share; 
And  hope  and  joy  and  peace  begin, 

For  Christ  has  won,  and  man  shall  win. 

5  0  Victor,  aid  us  in  the  fight, 

And  lead  thro'  death  to  realms  of  light; 
We  safely  pas3  where  Thou  hast  trod; 
In  Thee  we  die,  to  rise  to  God. 

6  Thy  flock,  from  sin  and  death  set  free, 
Glad  Alleluia  raise  to  Thee ; 

And  ever  with  the  heavenly  Host 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 


245. 


THE  Day  of  Resurrection ! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  this  world  to  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 
With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light: 
And,  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "All  hail!"  and,  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor-strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful ! 

Let  earth  her  song  begin  ! 
Let  the  round  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein ! 
Invisible  and  visible, 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end.     Amek 
(186) 


246. 

"  TITELCOME,  happy  morning  !"  age  to  age  shall  say! 
VV   Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  Heaven  is  won  to-day  ; 
Lo !  the  Dead  is  living,  God  tor  evermore ! 
Him,  their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore ! 
"Welcome,  happy  morning !"  age  to  age  shall  say. 

2  Maker  and  Redeemer,  Life  and  Health  of  all, 
Thou,  from  Heaven  beholding  human  nature's  fall, 
Of  the  Father's  God-head  true  and  only  Sox, 
Manhood  to  deliver,  Manhood  didst  put  on: 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  Heaven  is  won  to-day. 

3  Thou,  of  Life  the  Author,  death  didst  undergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  saving  strength  to  show; 
Come  then.  True  and  Faithful,  now  fullil  Thy  word: 
Tis  Thine  own  third  morning,  rise,  0  buried  Lord! 

"  Welcome,  happy  morning!"  age  to  age  shall  say. 

g^jcmsiau  €avote. 


247. 


ALL  is  bright  and  cheerful  round  u3, 
All  above  is  soft  and  blue ; 
Spring  at  last  hath  come  and  found  us ; 

Spring  and  all  us  pleasures  too; 
Every  flower  is  full  of  gladness, 

Dew  is  bright,  and  buds  are  gay: 
Earth,  with  all  its  sin  and  sadness, 
Seems  a  happy  place  to-day. 

If  the  flowers  that  fade  so  quickly, 

If  a  day  that  ends  in  night, 
If  the  skies  that  clouds  so  thickly 

Often  cover  from  our  sight   — 
If  they  all  have  so  much  beauty, 

What  must  be  God's  land  of  rest, 
Where  His  sons  that  do  their  duty, 

After  many  toils  are  blest  ? 
(187) 


3  There  are  leaves  that  never  wither; 

Tkere  are  flowers  that  ne'er  decay: 
Nothing  evil  goeth  thither: 

Nothing  good  is  kept  away. 
They  that  came  from  tribulation, 

Washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white, 
Out  of  every  tongue  and  nation, 

Now  have  rest,  and  peace,  and  light.  Amen. 


248. 


SING,  0  heavens  !  0  earth  rejoice ! 
Angel  harp,  and  human  voice, 
Round  Him  as  He  rises,  raise 
Your  ascending  Saviour's  praise. 
Alleluia ! 

2  Bruised  is  the  serpent's  head. 
Hell  is  vanquished,  Death  is  dead, 
And  to  Christ,  gone  up  on  high, 
Captive  is  captivity. 

Alleluia ! 

3  All  His  work  and  warfare  done, 
He  into  His  Heaven  is  gone, 
And,  beside  His  Father's  throne, 
Now  is  pleading  for  His  own. 

Alleluia ! 

4  Asking  gifts  for  sinful  men, 
That  He  may  come  down  again, 
And,  the  fallen  to  restore, 

In  them  dwell  for  evermore. 
Alieiuia ! 

5  Sing,  0  Heavens !  O  earth  rejoice ! 
Angel  harp,  and  human  voice, 
Round  Him,  in  His  glory,  raise 
Your  ascended  Saviour's  praise. 

Alleluia !    Amen. 
(188) 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


Abide  with  me 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 

A  gentle  and  a  holy  Child 

A  great  aiid  mighty  wonder. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia  floating 

Alleluia,  Alleluia,  heaven — 
Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness.. 
All  glory,  laud,  and  honour.. 

All  hail'the  Lord's 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'. 
All  is  bright  and  cheerful.. . 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God, . 

All  things  bright  and 

Angels  from  the  realms  ...     | 

Angels  holy,  high  and  lowly. 
Angels  roll  the  rock  away. . . . 
Angel  voices  ever  singing..   . 
Around  the  throne  of  God. . 
As  with  gladness  men  of  old  I 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with. .. 
Awake,  my  soul, 

Baby  brother,  baby  

Behold  a  humble  train 

Bethlehem,  not  the  least  of. . 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in 

Bless pd  Saviour,  Thee  I 

Brightest  and  best  of  the 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner. 
Bright  was  the  guiding  star.. 
By  cool  Siloain's  shady  rill.. 

Children,  come  and  list  to. . . 
Children  of  the  heavenly. . . . 

Child's  Litany 

Christiau  children  must  be. . 
Christ  is  born  of  maiden.  . . . 
(Christ  is  gone  up.  yet  ere  He) 
Christ  is  risen,  Alleluia 


5 

12  U 

121 

2i 

55 

Ci 

•il 

49 

3* 

9  A 

122 

217 

0 

123 

26 

220 

±02 

50 

103 

104 

33 

238 

1 


Christ  the  Lord  is  risen 

Come,  and  hear  the  grand. . . 

Come,  gracious  Spirit 

Come,  magnify  the  Saviour's 

Come,  sing  with  holy 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the.. 
Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the.. 
Cradled  all  lowly 

Day  by  day  we  magnify 

Day  of  wonder,  day  of 

Days  grow  longer 

Dear  children,  evermore 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs. 

Ere  the  waning  light  decay.. 

Eternal  Father,  I  adore 

Every  morning,  mercies 

Every  morning  the  red  sun. . 


Fling  out  the  Banner 

For  the  beauty  of  the  earth.. 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy 

Forward  !  be  our  watchward 
Forward  go  in  glad  accord... 
From  all  that  dwell  below... 
From  Greenland's  icy 


Gentle  Jesu.  meek  and 

Gentle  Jesu,  see  Thy 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are. . 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father.. 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 

Glory  to  the  Father  give 

God  hath  made  the  moon 

God  is  love.  His  mercy 

206JGod  is  gone  up  on  high 

30;God  my  Father,  hear  me 

231  God  of  Heaven,  hear  our  .. . 
61: God  That  madest  earth  .... 
240lGod  the  Father,  God  the.... 


Ho. 

57 
222 

64 
105 
106 
212 
239 
223 


241 

20 
82 

7 
202 

2 
130 

95 
107 
131 

31 
213 
214 
101 

96 

132 

203 
79 


133 
134 
59 
42 

135 
18 
204 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


God  the  Father,  hear  and . . 
Good  Christians,  rise,  this. . 

Go  when  the  morning 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle . . . 


No. 
205 
265 
136 
137 


Hail  !  Thou  long-expected  . .  21 
(Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed)  34 
Hark  !  a  thrilling  voice  is. . .     22 

Hark  !  hark,  my  soul 138 

Hark  !  that  glorious  burst...  108 
Hark  !  the  giad  sound  !  the..  23 
Hark!  the  Heaven's  sweet..     27 

Hark  !  what  mean  those 28 

(He  Who  is  our  great) 3U 

Hear  Tby  children,  gentle... 
Heavenly  Father,  from  Thy. 
Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy.  139 
Holy  Father,  great  Creator..  70 
Holy  Father,  hear  our  cry. . .  207 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God.     71 

Holy  Night 224 

Holy  Spirit,  Blessed  Dove. . .     65 

Holy  Spirit,  hear  us. 

Hosamia,  raise  the  pealing..  38 
Hosauna  to  King  David's. .  ..  226 
How  bright  those  glorious. .  73 
How  precious  is  the  Book    ..     91 

How  sweet  the  Name  of 140 

Humble  praises,  Holy  Jesu..  141 
Hushed  was  the  evening 142 

I  love  the  Holy  Angels 143 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord. . .  80 

In  the  Cross  of  Christ  1 43 

In  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust ..  145 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy 147 

In  the  vineyard 97 

In  our  work  and  in  our  play.  144 

In  Thy  Name,  O  Lord, 146 

It  came  upon  the  midnight..  227 

I  think  when  I  read  that ....  148 

Jerusalem  the  golden 149 

Jesu,  high  in  glory 150 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 151 

Jesu,  tender  Shepherd 9 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  of. . .     39 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour 152 

Jesus,  holy,  undefiled 3 


Jesus  is  our  Shepherd 

Jesus  loves  me 

Jesus,  Saviour  of  my  soul... 
Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God.. 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er. . 
Joy  fills  our  inmost  hearts. . 

Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners. . . 
Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee 

Lead,  kindly  light 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father.. . . 
Let  our  choir  new  anthems. . 
Let  the  merry  church  bells.. 

Let  us  with  a  gladsome 

Lilt  up,  lift  up  your  voices. . 

Lift  up  the  Advent  strain 

Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal.. 

Lights  r.bode.  Celestial 

Little  children,  can  you  tell. 

Little  children,  come 

Little  children,  who  would. . 
Lord  dismiss  us  with  Thy.. . 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we 

Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man . . . 
Lord  now  we  part  in  that. . . 
Lord  of  every  land  and., .... 

Lord  of  mercy,  and  of 

Love  divine,  all  love 


May  the  grace  of  Christ. 
My  soul,  be  on  thy , 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee. . 

No  more  sadness  now 

Now  the  day  is  over 

Now  the  light  has  gone  away 
Now  to  our  Saviour,  let  us  . . 
Now  to  the  Lamb 

O  clap  your  hands 

O  come,  dear  child 

O  happy  baud  of  pilgrims... 

O  heavenly  Father 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing  .. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  Most  Holy.. 

O  Lord,  our  hearts 

Once  again,  O  blessrd  time.. 
Cue  is  kind  above  all  others. 
On  our  way  rejoicing 


No, 
153 
154 
155 
156 
98 
228 

208 
157 
158 
159 
215 
243 
109 
244 
24 
60 
110 
229 
160 
161 
198 
162 
163 
199 
111 
209 
112 

200 

86 

164 
230 
10 
11 
61 
113 

62 
165 
166 
167 
44 
53 
201 
232 
168 
216 


INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


No.ii 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers..  217 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradire, 169 

O  Thou,  Who  by  a  star 40 

Our  Christmas  Tree 231 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God 114 

Praise  to  Jesus,  Lord 115 

Praise  to  Thee,  O  glorious. . .   116 
Praise  we  the  Lord  this 

Rock  of  Ages 170 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory. . . .    117 

Sadly  bend  the  flowers 171 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd 272 

Saviour,  source  of  every 173 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many 99 

Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock 83 

See  amid  the  winter's  snow..  233 

Shepherd  of  Israel 174 

Shepherd  sweet,  and  fair 175 

Sing,  O  Heavens 218 

Sing,  ye  faithful 218 

Sing,  sing  for  Christmas 231 

Sing  to  the  Lord 118 

Sion,  Sion,  haste  to  meet 50 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise.    . . 
Son  of  God,  eternal  Word. . 
Son  of  Man  to  Thee  I  cry. ...  210 
Spirit  of  God,  that  moved. . .     6 
Summer  suns  are  glowing...  176 

Sun  of  my  soul, ...     19 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich. ...     45 


Tender  Shepherd,  Thou 177 

The  Church's  one  Foundation  81 

The  Cross  is  on  our  brow 88 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 12 

The  Day  of  Resurrection 245 

There  is  a  book,  who  runs. .     92 

There  is  a  green  hill 46 

There's  a  Friend  for  little. . .   1 
The  roseate  hues  of  early. . .   179 
The  Saviour's  love  to  man  . ,     47 


No. 
The  Son  of  God  goes  forth . .     75 

The  Son  of  God,  so  high 29 

The  year  is  swiltly  waning...  380 
Thine  for  ever:— God  of  love    89 

This  is  the  day  of  light 15 

Those  eternal  bowers 76 

Thou  That  once 13 

Thrice  Bless."  d  Word  of  God.     93 

Through  the  day 14 

Through  the  night 181 

Thy  Cross,  O  Lord 91 

To-day  above  the  sky 63 

To-day's  the  happiest 16 

To  our  Redeemer's 119 

Two  little  feet 182 

Up  above  the  bright  blue. . ..  183 

We  are  but  little  children. . .   184 
We  are  but  strangers  here. . .    185 
We  are  little  Christian  chil- 
dren     186 

We  are  little  Christians 187 

We  are  little  pilgrims 188 

We  come,  Lord,  to  Thy 17 

Welcome,  happy  morning.. .  246 

We  march,  we  march 219 

We  sing  the  Birth 235 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him..     48 

We  thank  Thee 189 

We  three  Kings  of  Orient 237 

What  a  strange  and 190 

When,  His  salvation 191 

When  little  Samuel  woke  ...  192 

When  of  old  the  Jewish 84 

When  the  world  is  brightest  193 

Where  is  the  Holy  Jesus 194 

While  shepherds  watched...   236 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array     77 

Who  are  these  like  stars 78 

WTho  is  this  so  weak 195 

With  hearts  in  love., 100 

Within  the  Temple's  197 

With  Thee,  O  Lord,  begins. .     32 
Winter  reigneth 196 


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Rector  of  Holy  Cross,  Troy. 


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